Santa Cruz High
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz City High · Magnet · Grades 9-12
234th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 85%· Stable
Santa Cruz High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz High 234th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2015 to 85th in 2025.
Santa Cruz High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 496 students tested
Santa Cruz High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,104 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 57.1% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.4% | 29.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 8.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Santa Cruz High
Typical home value $1.39M in zip 95060 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Santa Cruz High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Santa Cruz County CourtSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 1.1 mi away
- 3Santa Cruz County CommunitySanta Cruz County Office of Education · 1.1 mi away1,214th of 1,528
ELA 31% · Math 6% - –Santa Cruz County ROPSanta Cruz County ROP · 1.1 mi away
- –Ark Independent StudiesSanta Cruz City High · 1.2 mi away
- –Costanoa Career Prep Continuation HighSanta Cruz City High · 1.2 mi away
- 10Pacific Collegiate CharterSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 1.7 mi away · charter66th of 1,528
ELA 86% · Math 64% - 7Harbor HighSanta Cruz City High · 2.4 mi away601st of 1,528
ELA 60% · Math 26% - 8Soquel HighSanta Cruz City High · 4.4 mi away343rd of 1,528
ELA 72% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Santa Cruz High in?
Santa Cruz High is part of the Santa Cruz City High district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Santa Cruz High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz High 234th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Cruz High?
White 57%, Hispanic 29%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 3% (1,104 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Cruz High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95060 is $1.39M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.