Very Good
#2392 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Soquel High
High School · Santa Cruz City High · Soquel, CA
A Santa Cruz City High high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA 95073
- Math 34% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Soquel High score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Soquel High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,929
Median home value
$1,012,000
Median rent
$2,093/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Harbor HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,040 | Compare → |
| Merit AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Alternative Family EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Cruz City High
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Soquel High is listed in Santa Cruz City High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soquel High
Soquel High is a public high school in Soquel, CA, part of Santa Cruz City High, serving approximately 1,048 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,392 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soquel High
What grades does Soquel High serve?
Soquel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Soquel High?
Soquel High has an enrollment of approximately 1,048 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soquel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Soquel High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soquel High rank in CA?
Soquel High ranks #2,392 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Soquel High's MySchoolScout rating?
Soquel High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Soquel High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soquel High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Soquel High a charter school?
No, Soquel High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Soquel High a Title I school?
No, Soquel High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soquel High?
30.4% of students at Soquel High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (831) 429-3909
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95073)
- 11,487
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95073; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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