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Santa Cruz High

Santa Cruz City High · Santa Cruz County · 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3633

(831) 429-3960 · schs.sccs.net/

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9/10
#176
Rank 176 out of 1,227
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #218 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #160 · 87th percentile
Science9/10 · #161 · 88th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Santa Cruz High sits in the heart of one of California's most iconic coastal cities, where the laid-back beach culture meets a surprisingly rigorous academic environment — the school ranks in the top 15% statewide, with particular strength in math and science. Families who land here tend to be drawn to Santa Cruz's eclectic, community-minded vibe, where surfers, academics, and artists all share the same zip code. It's a great fit for students who want strong college-prep academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere you'd find in some Bay Area districts, all while living minutes from the ocean and the energy of a UC campus town.

Student Demographics

243 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (53%)
Hispanic
74 (30%)
Multiple Races
27 (11%)
Asian
6 (2%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged60 (25%)
Students with Disabilities24 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,093
Enrollment
47.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.8
Administrators (FTE)
24
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.2%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.

18
AP Courses
offered
30.3%
AP Participation
of students
331
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Cardinal · CIF Central Coast Section

27
varsity sports
11 boys
13 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 Programs10/10 · #172 · 92nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found