Scotts Valley High School is a public high school located in Scotts Valley, California. It was founded in 1999 and is a part of the Scotts Valley Unified School District, which is in Santa Cruz County.
Serving 655 students in grades 9-12, Scotts Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotts Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Scotts Valley High School's student population of 655 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Black, Maroon, Gold
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Falcons
School Rankings
Scotts Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotts Valley High School is 0.48, 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
#1852 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotts Valley High School's ranking?
Scotts Valley High School is ranked #1852 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Scotts Valley High School often compared to?
Scotts Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Cruz High School, Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotts Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Scotts Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scotts Valley High School?
655 students attend Scotts Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Scotts Valley High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotts Valley High School?
Scotts Valley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scotts Valley High School offer ?
Scotts Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scotts Valley High School part of?
Scotts Valley High School is part of Scotts Valley Unified School District.
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