Santa Clara High School serves 1,888 students in grades 9-12.
Santa Clara High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 78% 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: 1,888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Clara High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Santa Clara High School's student population of 1,888 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Clara High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Santa Clara High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#461 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Santa Clara High School's ranking?
Santa Clara High School is ranked #461 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Clara High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Clara High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Clara High School?
1,888 students attend Santa Clara High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Santa Clara High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara High School?
Santa Clara High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Clara High School offer ?
Santa Clara High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Clara High School part of?
Santa Clara High School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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