SA
High SchoolsGrades 9-12

San Lorenzo Valley High

San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 7105 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018-9718

(831) 335-4425 · hs.slvusd.org/

Compare this school →
9/10
#227
Rank 227 out of 1,227
Top 18%
English Language Arts9/10 · #215 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #313 · 75th percentile
Science10/10 · #105 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

Track San Lorenzo Valley High

Schools change. Get an email when its test scores or ranking update — about once a year. No spam.

School Overview

Tucked into the redwood-filled mountains above Santa Cruz, San Lorenzo Valley High draws families who've chosen the slower pace of Felton and the surrounding mountain communities over the bustle of the coast. The school punches well above its size, particularly in science, where it ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide — a natural fit for kids growing up surrounded by some of California's most striking ecosystems. It's a tight-knit community where students tend to know their teachers by name, and the mountain lifestyle — hiking, creek swimming, small-town Friday nights — shapes the culture as much as anything inside the classroom.

Student Demographics

121 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
97 (80%)
Hispanic
13 (11%)
Multiple Races
11 (9%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged29 (24%)
Students with Disabilities8 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

578
Enrollment
27.7
Teachers (FTE)
20.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
51.8%
AP Participation
of students
333
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Cougar · CIF Central Coast Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1457 · 34th percentile

45 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found