Santa Cruz High
Reported Enrollment
1,092
students
District
Santa Cruz City High
County Context Score
44/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
School District
Santa Cruz City High
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 063560006067
- District ID
- 0635600
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,092 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Santa Cruz High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Santa Cruz County has 83 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Santa Cruz High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Santa Cruz City High, Santa Cruz County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Santa Cruz High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Santa Cruz City High.
1,092 students
Santa Cruz High reports 1,092 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 19 other high schools in Santa Cruz County with enrollment data, 16 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 511 students.
20 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 522 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
9 district schools
Santa Cruz City High lists 2 middle, 6 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
0
Middle
2
High
6
Other
1
Nearby context inside Santa Cruz City High
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School Profile FAQ
Is Santa Cruz High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Santa Cruz City High.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Santa Cruz High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Santa Cruz High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Santa Cruz High with nearby schools?
Santa Cruz High should be compared with 20 high schools in Santa Cruz County, plus other schools in Santa Cruz City High. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Santa Cruz High?
Before using Santa Cruz High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Santa Cruz City High.
Part of Santa Cruz City High
Santa Cruz High is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,383 students across 9 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
9
Reported Enrollment
4,383
9 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Branciforte Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Harbor High9–12 · HighProfile
- Costanoa Continuation High9–12 · HighListed only
- Mission Hill Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Soquel High9–12 · HighProfile
- Delta Charter9–12 · HighListed only
- Alternative Family EducationKG–12 · OtherListed only
- Ark Independent Studies6–12 · HighListed only
Similar Schools
Harbor High
Soquel High
Aptos High
Santa Cruz County Community
Pajaro Valley High
Santa Cruz County Schools
County Context Score
44/100
County-level composite across 83 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.