Kirby School
425 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Private Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
126
Tuition
$52,000
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Avg. Review Score
4.3
Santa Cruz High School
415 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,093
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
ACT Overall Score
28
Soquel High School
401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,074
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
611
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
29
Alternative Family Education
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
110
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Reading Proficiency
64%
Harbor High School
300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,013
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Santa Cruz County Community
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
730
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Ark Independent Studies
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
56
Math Proficiency
13%
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Brightpath
Cypress Charter High School
2039 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
119
Santa Cruz County Special Education
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
105
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Reading Proficiency
10%
The Bay School
Pacific Collegiate Charter School
3004 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Charter High School 7th to 12th
Students
536
SAT Overall Score
1390
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
30
Costanoa Continuation High School
840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
77
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Merit Academy
2392 N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
24
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Santa Cruz County Court School
400 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Public Middle, High School 7th to 12th
For families seeking quality education in Santa Cruz, CA the area offers 16 school options serving High School grade levels, including the highly-rated Santa Cruz High School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Kirby School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 79% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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