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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Santa Clara High

Santa Clara Unified · Santa Clara County · 3000 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051-3736

(408) 423-2600 · www.santaclarahigh.org/home

9/10
#180
Rank 180 out of 1,227
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #221 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #177 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #153 · 88th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Santa Clara High sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, which means its students are growing up surrounded by one of the most tech-forward environments in the country — and the school's strong math and science scores reflect that energy well. Families drawn to STEM fields will feel right at home here, though the school holds its own in English too, making it a well-rounded option in a district that takes academics seriously. Santa Clara itself has a tight-knit feel for a city its size, with easy access to the best of the Bay Area while still maintaining its own community identity — a solid place to raise a family and put down roots.

Student Demographics

388 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
153 (39%)
Asian
110 (28%)
White
75 (19%)
Filipino
27 (7%)
Multiple Races
18 (5%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners85 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged112 (29%)
Students with Disabilities51 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,663
Enrollment
87.4
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
24.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.4%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
12.8%
AP Participation
of students
237
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Bruin · CIF Central Coast Section

27
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

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 Programs10/10 · #203 · 91st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found