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San Lorenzo Valley High School vs. Santa Cruz High School

Should you attend San Lorenzo Valley High School or Santa Cruz High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
San Lorenzo Valley High School
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Santa Cruz High School
415 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

San Lorenzo Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Santa Cruz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, San Lorenzo Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12, Santa Cruz High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
622 students
1,104 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Lorenzo Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Cruz High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Lorenzo Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Cruz High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Lorenzo Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Cruz High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Cruz City High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2718 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1890 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Lorenzo Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Cruz High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Lorenzo Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Cruz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Cruz City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Lorenzo Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Cruz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Cruz City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Lorenzo Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Santa Cruz High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Cruz City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of San Lorenzo Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Santa Cruz High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
137
283
Grade 10 Students
154
260
Grade 11 Students
173
279
Grade 12 Students
158
282

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Lorenzo Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Santa Cruz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Cruz City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Lorenzo Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Cruz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Cruz City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Lorenzo Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Cruz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Cruz City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Lorenzo Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Cruz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Cruz City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Lorenzo Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Cruz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Cruz City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Santa Cruz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Santa Cruz City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Lorenzo Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santa Cruz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Cruz City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Lorenzo Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Cruz High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Cruz City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Lorenzo Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Cruz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Cruz City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Lorenzo Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Cruz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Cruz City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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