Soquel High
Soquel, CA · Santa Cruz City High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, midsize
343rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 78%· Stable
401 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 429-3909Official website ↗NCES ID 063560006068Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Soquel High 343rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2015 to 78th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 481 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,048 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.9% | 47.5% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.4% | 40.0% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 9.0% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 95073 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Soquel High
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ELA 24% ▼48 · Math 2% ▼32Compare - #601Harbor HighSanta Cruz City High · 2 mi away601st of 1,528
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ELA 69% ▼3 · Math 51% ▲17Compare - –Santa Cruz County CourtSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 4.5 mi awayCompare
- #1214Santa Cruz County CommunitySanta Cruz County Office of Education · 4.5 mi away1,214th of 1,528
ELA 31% ▼41 · Math 6% ▼28Compare - –Santa Cruz County ROPSanta Cruz County ROP · 4.5 mi awayCompare
What school district is Soquel High in?
Soquel High is part of the Santa Cruz City High district in Soquel, California.
Is Soquel High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Soquel High 343rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Soquel High?
White 48%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 2% (1,048 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Soquel High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95073 is $1.35M 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.