Watsonville High
Watsonville, CA · Pajaro Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
992nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
250 East Beach St., Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6390Official website ↗NCES ID 062949004555Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Watsonville High 992nd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2015 to 35th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 467 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,253 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.5% | 96.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 4.3% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.7 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 $838K in zip 95076 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 Watsonville High
- –Diamond Technology InstitutePajaro Valley Unified · 1.3 mi away · charterCompare
- –New School Community DayPajaro Valley Unified · 1.3 mi awayCompare
- –Santa Cruz County Career Advancement CharterSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 2 mi away · charterCompare
- #1108Pajaro Valley HighPajaro Valley Unified · 2.1 mi away1,108th of 1,528
ELA 40% ▲1 · Math 9% ▼11Compare - #1485Renaissance High ContinuationPajaro Valley Unified · 5.2 mi away1,485th of 1,528
ELA 5% ▼34 · Math 2% ▼18Compare - #710Aptos HighPajaro Valley Unified · 7.5 mi away710th of 1,528
ELA 46% ▲7 · Math 31% ▲11Compare - #979North Monterey County HighNorth Monterey County Unified · 9.2 mi away979th of 1,528
ELA 52% ▲13 · Math 8% ▼12Compare - #921North Monterey County Center for Independent StudyNorth Monterey County Unified · 10.5 mi away921st of 1,528
ELA 31% ▼8 · Math 32% ▲12Compare
What school district is Watsonville High in?
Watsonville High is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified district in Watsonville, California.
Is Watsonville High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Watsonville High 992nd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Watsonville High?
Hispanic 96%, White 3% (2,253 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Watsonville High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95076 is $838K 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.