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Santa Cruz High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Santa Cruz, California · Santa Cruz City High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,093
Student:Teacher24.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch23%
Title INo
Santa Cruz
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,093
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
23%-42.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Santa Cruz High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Santa Cruz, California. The school enrolls 1,093 students. It is part of the Santa Cruz City High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.3:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSanta Cruz City High
County6087
CitySanta Cruz
ZIP95060
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063560006067

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,093

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %23%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)