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Merit Academy
High School · Santa Cruz, CA
A private high school in Santa Cruz, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
2392 N RODEO GULCH RD, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
Academics
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Cruz), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soquel HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
| Harbor HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,040 | Compare → |
| Delta CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Silicon Valley High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Merit Academy is listed in Santa Cruz, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Merit Academy
Merit Academy is a private high school in Santa Cruz, CA, serving approximately 24 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merit Academy
What grades does Merit Academy serve?
Merit Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Merit Academy?
Merit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Merit Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Merit Academy a private school?
Yes, Merit Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Merit Academy a religious school?
No, Merit Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 120 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 462-5655
About this school's data
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- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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