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Santa Susana High

3570 East Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063

About Santa Susana High

Santa Susana High is a top public magnet school in Simi Valley, California, for students in grades 9 through 12 who want to focus on the arts, sciences, or technology. It is one of the most well-known schools in the district, and 59% of its students take Advanced Placement programs, which push them to learn at a college level. The school's demographics show that 61% of the students are from minority groups and 32% are from low-income families. Santa Susana High is one of the best schools because its students do so well in school. For example, 49% of students are good at math and 78% are good at reading. The school is in a place where people care a lot about education, and it creates a unique environment that combines creativity with technical skill. It is a well-known leader in specialized secondary education because of its innovative magnet programs and consistently high-performing students, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Santa Susana High Contact Information

Address

3570 East Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063

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Phone

(805) 520-6800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 78% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1002
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1477 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Santa Susana High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.12%
Asian 21.76%
Hispanic 31.84%
Black 1.1%
Two+ Races 5.79%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
38.12%
Asian
21.76%
Hispanic
31.84%
Black
1.1%
Two+ Races
5.79%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1002
55.79%
559 Female
43.21%
433 Male

Student Population

1002 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

250 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Santa Susana High School was recently named a California Distinguished School for 2026. This award shows how committed the school is to combining a strong academic program with the arts and technology. The campus is getting ready for the Spring Showcase, which everyone is looking forward to. Students from different academies, like the School of Visual and Performing Arts, will show off their high-level technical and creative work. The school is also adding more Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Santa Susana High do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Santa Susana High?

Ans. Santa Susana High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Santa Susana High?

Ans. Santa Susana High has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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