Serving 690 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Scotts Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Scotts Valley High School's student population of 690 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley High School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
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
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Scotts Valley High School is ranked #1291 out of 9,602 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, Aptos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
690 students attend Scotts Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Scotts Valley High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotts Valley High School?
Scotts Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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