Santana High School
| Santana High School | |
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| Address | |
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9915 Magnolia Avenue , California 92071 | |
| Coordinates | 32°51′27″N 116°58′09″W / 32.85750°N 116.96917°WCoordinates: 32°51′27″N 116°58′09″W / 32.85750°N 116.96917°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public comprehensive secondary |
| Motto | "Home of Scholars and Champions" |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | Grossmont Union High School District |
| Principal | Tim Schwuchow |
| Faculty | 55.10 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,616 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 29.33[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Purple, Gold and White |
| Nickname | Sultans |
| Rival | West Hills High School |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Yearbook | Sultan Memories |
| Website | Santana High School |
Santana High School, located in Santee, California, is part of the Grossmont Union High School District.
History[]
Shooting[]
On March 5, 2001, at Santana High School, 15-year-old Charles Andrew Williams shot and killed two students and injured thirteen other people — eleven students and two staff members.[2] Students and faculty were evacuated to a nearby shopping center, and local businesses and churches helped to handle students and parents. Some students said that they heard him saying, weeks before the shootings, that he was "going to pull a Columbine". Retreating to a bathroom, he was apprehended by police. On June 20, 2002, Williams pleaded guilty to all charges against him in an effort to avoid trial.[3] He was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. He will be eligible for parole in March 2025.[4]
Notable alumni[]
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- Leon Bender, 1993, Professional Football Defensive Lineman (NFL), Oakland Raiders
- Alex Bowen, 2011, member of United States men's national water polo team
- Sharon Davis, 1972, former First Lady of California
- Terry Forster, 1970, retired Major League Baseball Relief Pitcher (MLB), Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels
- Lon Hinkle, 1967, professional golfer on the PGA Tour
- Brian Jones (born 1968), politician serving in the California State Senate
- Hayden Penn, 2002, former Major League Baseball Pitcher (MLB), Baltimore Orioles, Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Joe Price, 1974, former Major League Baseball pitcher (MLB), Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles
- Jim Tatum, 1985, former Major League Baseball Infielder (MLB), Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, New York Mets
- Dan Walters, 1994, Major League Baseball player. Catcher for San Diego Padres.
- Joe Davenport, 1994, former Major League Baseball Pitcher (MLB), Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies
References[]
- ^ a b c "Santana High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ "Archived copy". www.thesandiegochannel.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Ellingwood, Ken; Perry, Tony (March 9, 2001). "Teen Stands Accused of Murder Charles Williams Arraigned for High School Shooting". The Tech (MIT).
- ^ https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov/Details.aspx?ID=T43070
- Grossmont Union High School District - school mascots and colors
- List of California Distinguished Schools in San Diego County
External links[]
- High schools in San Diego County, California
- Public high schools in California
- Santee, California
- Educational institutions established in 1965
- 1965 establishments in California