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Santa Cruz High School

415 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Top 20%
Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Santa Cruz High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,092 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Santa Cruz High School's student population of 1,092 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,092 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Santa Cruz High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Cruz High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1724 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Cruz High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Cruz High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Santa Cruz High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Cruz High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Cruz High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Santa Cruz High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Cruz High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz High School's ranking?
Santa Cruz High School is ranked #1724 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz High School?
1,092 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, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,092 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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