Harbor High School
Tel:
(831) 429-3810
- Harbor High School serves 926 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Harbor High School's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 926 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Harbor High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3014 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 36% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Cruz City High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 550 students
0.2 miles
1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-3807 0.2 K-5 550 - Santa Cruz Green Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 375 students
0.4 miles
966 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0111 0.4 K-5 375 - Santa Cruz Ocean Alternative Education Center Grades: K-8 | 80 students
0.5 miles
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0767 0.5 K-8 80 - Santa Cruz Special Education Preschool
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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