Santa Cruz City High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,450 students in Santa Cruz City High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Santa Cruz City High School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Santa Cruz City High School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Santa Cruz City High School District, which is ranked #504 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
