San Lorenzo Valley High School

San Lorenzo Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7105 Highway 9,  Felton, CA
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
3.6
3.2
622 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karen Van Putten
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
74.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
20.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
21.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
358:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
77%
Hispanic
11.5%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#193 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 73 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 60 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 59 Students
San Diego State University 57 Students
University of California - San Diego 56 Students
Cabrillo College 56 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 47 Students
University of California - Berkeley 45 Students
University of California - Davis 45 Students
San José State University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 42 Students
Business 39 Students
Biology 30 Students
Environmental Science 19 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Communications 11 Students
Film and Video Studies 11 Students
Architecture 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 92 Reviews
3.0 Junior
4/23/2023
has more APs than would be expected for a small school, but because its a small school it still has a lack of resources for students wishing to achieve highly
5.0 Senior
3/15/2022
My experience at San Lorenzo Valley was really great, everyone was so nice and respectful to eachother and I learned so much at my school but what I would like to see change is that I think that we should get more sports and activites for our school
4.0 Senior
2/5/2021
San Lorenzo Valley High is full of great teachers who care about the student body and teaching. The campus is also really nice because it is outdoors. Every time you walk from one class to another you get to experience some fresh air. San Lorenzo Valley High School does its best to support its student body academically and socially.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
2.0 other
9/18/2018
Unfortunately I must say my experiences in the community and school have been extremely disappointing. While I had high hopes and expectations, the reality is that the school and community do not want to make the adjustments needed to improve student performance and to change attitudes towards diver...
5.0 other
11/29/2017
I personally had a positive experience at SLV. I made friends easily, I was involved in athletics, and I took my academics seriously. The school is quaint, unique, and it contains so much character (in fact the reason our mascot is a Cougar is because Fall Creek is actually a cougar sanctuary). SLV...
4.0 other
8/30/2015
We have drama, music, arts and a brand new performing arts center! Lots of AP classes and partnerships for vocational training. Something for everyone. We have challenges with drugs that just reflects the issues in our community at large. I don't think it is unique to our school and the community se...
5.0 parent
3/22/2015
Principal Karen Van Putten has raised the aspirations of this school above what could be expected of a small semi-rural high school. She has written grant applications towards Career/College Readiness Pathways in IT, and Agriculture and Natural Resources- with partnerships with UCSC, Cabrillo and ot...

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San Lorenzo Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Felton, CA, in the Ben Lomond neighborhood, and is served by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 622 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. San Lorenzo Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $944,281. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Lorenzo Valley Charter School, Bright Horizons Scotts Valley, Wilderness Skills Institute, and more. Learn more about what Felton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Lorenzo Valley High School.

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