Santa Cruz High School

415 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Santa Cruz High School serves 1,131 students in grades 9-12.
Santa Cruz High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 1,131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Santa Cruz High School's student population of 1,131 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,131 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Cruz High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Cruz High School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
29%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
56%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Graduation Rate
95%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Cruz High School's ranking?
Santa Cruz High School is ranked #173 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Cruz High School often compared to?
Santa Cruz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz High School?
1,131 students attend Santa Cruz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Santa Cruz High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz High School?
Santa Cruz High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz High School offer ?
Santa Cruz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Cruz High School part of?
Santa Cruz High School is part of Santa Cruz City High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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