Harbor High School
Tel:
(831)429-3810
- Harbor High School serves 902 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Harbor High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Harbor High School's student population of 902 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 902 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harbor High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harbor High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3911 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 38% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Cruz City High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harbor High School is Alternative Family Education (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ocean Alternative Education Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is De Laveaga Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Cruz De Laveaga Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 602 students
0.2 miles
1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831)429-3807 0.2 K-5 602 - Santa Cruz Green Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
0.4 miles
966 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-0111 0.4 K-5 394 - Santa Cruz Ocean Alternative Education Center Grades: K-8 | 70 students
0.5 miles
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-0767 0.5 K-8 70 - Santa Cruz Special Education Preschool Magnet School
0.5 miles
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 1
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-6333 0.5 n/a n/a - Santa Cruz Tierra Pacifica Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 155 students
0.5 miles
986 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)462-9404 0.5 K-8 155
School Reviews
| 2 This school does its best to keep the special ed students away from the regular ed population. It is very exclusive and mean spirited towards those who are differently abled. - Posted by Parent - canca |
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