For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,505 students in 95060, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95060, CA are Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz County Special Education and Santa Cruz County Court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95060 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pacific Collegiate Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95060, CA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Cruz High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3960
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Cruz County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Cruz County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Grades: 7-12
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Grades: 7-12
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Cruz County Rop
Vocational School
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5762
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5762
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
95060, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Monarch Elementary Alternative (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Sojourn Middle Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95060, CA include Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz County Special Education and Santa Cruz County Court.
How many public high schools are located in 95060, CA?
6 public high schools are located in 95060, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060, CA?
95060, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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