5.7 avg / 10

Santa Cruz City High School District

School District · Santa Cruz, California

Last updated: May 2026

Students: 4,504

Teachers (FTE): 223

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

2 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

4,504

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

2 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

4,504

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#496 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below California avg

District size

4,504 students

Larger than California median

About Santa Cruz City High

Santa Cruz City High is a Santa Cruz, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,504 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Santa Cruz City High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Santa Cruz High, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Santa Cruz City High students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.

The district includes 2 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Santa Cruz City High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.4%

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 53.1%

School

State

N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Cruz City High with test data.

Schools in Santa Cruz City High

9 schools

Middle Schools 2

High Schools 6

Costanoa Continuation High

87 5.3

Ark Independent Studies

52 3.2

Other Schools 1

Alternative Family Education

110 3.9

District Details

State: California
City: Santa Cruz
Total Enrollment: 4,504
Teachers (FTE): 223
Child Poverty Rate: 0.1%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Santa Cruz City High?

Santa Cruz City High has 9 schools in total — 2 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Santa Cruz City High?

The average composite rating for Santa Cruz City High is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Cruz City High?

Per-pupil spending data for Santa Cruz City High is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz City High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz City High is 20.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Santa Cruz City High?

Santa Cruz High is the highest-rated school in Santa Cruz City High with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Santa Cruz City High?

Across schools in Santa Cruz City High with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Santa Cruz City High compare to other districts in California?

Santa Cruz City High has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.7/10
Math Proficiency: 34.4%
ELA Proficiency: 53.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.