Santa Cruz High School
- Public
- SANTA CRUZ, CA
Public School
Santa Cruz City High
Santa Cruz High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- SANTA CRUZ, CA
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 105 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Santa Cruz High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
68%
Percent Proficient - Math
49%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1300
248 responses
Average ACT
28
33 responses
AP Enrollment
33%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$105,491
National
$75,149Median Rent
$2,232
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$1,116,100
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 8 responsesPoll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 8 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,092
Free or Reduced Lunch
26%
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 12 responses92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 12 responses58%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 12 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.9%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 15 responses87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 15 responses73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 15 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23971%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 17 responses35%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses41%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responsesSimilar Schools
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Santa Cruz High School Reviews
Rating 3.73 out of 5 105 reviews
The band/music program is excellent - top marching band in northern California. It's safe, and a healthy school.
Great 4 years there. I am currently 2 years removed from attending. Going thru covid ruined some of the school spirit for me, but playing sports there was always good.
The environment of Santa Cruz High is perfect for those looking to excel academically, whether that be in STEM or in the arts. Peers motivate and encourage one another, teachers are perfectly willing to provide additional assistance, counselors are accessible and attentive. The extensive resources the school provides to students is wonderful.