publichighGrade 9-12

Santa Cruz High

415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

+1 (831) 429-3960

http://schs.sccs.net/

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Santa Cruz High Overview

About This School

Santa Cruz High is a public high in Santa Cruz, California, serving 1,093 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1 with 45 teachers on staff. Academic support is further structured through a ratio of 364 students per counselor. The student body is evenly divided between male and female students, with 58% identifying as White and 29% as Hispanic. The remaining population includes 9% students of two or more races, 2% Asian, and 2% Black.

1,093

Total Students

Grade 9-12

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

45 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Santa Cruz County

Students per Counselor

364:1

Santa Cruz High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19.8:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

364

Students per Counselor

Santa Cruz High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

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City Avg: $86,518

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio23:1

Students per Counselor364:1

Santa Cruz High Student Demographics

Student Body

50.41%

Male

49.5%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,093 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White58.01%

Hispanic29%

Asian2.47%

Black1.65%

Two or More Races8.69%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz High

Q: What is Santa Cruz High?

A: Santa Cruz High is a high public located in Santa Cruz.

Q: How many students attend Santa Cruz High?

A: Santa Cruz High has approximately 1,093 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz High is 23:1.

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Detailed Information about Santa Cruz High

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About Santa Cruz High - Santa Cruz, CA

Quick Facts about Santa Cruz High
School Name	Santa Cruz High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA
County	Santa Cruz County
Phone	+1 (831) 429-3960
Total Students	1,093
Student-Teacher Ratio	23:1
Full-Time Teachers	45
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz High

What is Santa Cruz High?

Santa Cruz High is a high public located in Santa Cruz.

How many students attend Santa Cruz High?

Santa Cruz High has approximately 1,093 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz High?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz High is 23:1.

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