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 611 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Scotts Valley High's attendance zone covers the entire Scotts Valley school district, encompassing an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles to its furthest edge.
- 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 611 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
611 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
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 0.51, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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, San Lorenzo Valley 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Scotts Valley High School?
611 students attend Scotts Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Scotts Valley High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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