Harbor High School serves 1,043 students in grades 9-12.
Harbor High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,043 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harbor High School's student population of 1,043 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,043 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harbor High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harbor High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor High School's ranking?
Harbor High School is ranked #1444 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Harbor High School often compared to?
Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Cruz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Harbor High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harbor High School?
1,043 students attend Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Harbor High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor High School?
Harbor High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harbor High School offer ?
Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harbor High School part of?
Harbor High School is part of Santa Cruz City High School District.
School Reviews
2 1/31/2011
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.
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