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
2.9
578 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karen Van Putten
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
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
3.61
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
24.4%
State Average
11.2%
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
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
80.4%
Hispanic
12.5%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Asian
<1%

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 83 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 71 Students
Cabrillo College 69 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 67 Students
San Diego State University 61 Students
University of California - Berkeley 60 Students
University of California - San Diego 58 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 54 Students
San José State University 53 Students
University of California - Davis 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Biology 39 Students
Environmental Science 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Communications 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13 Students
Film and Video Studies 12 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 89 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/31/2025
Not a great college readiness program at all. I ended up working with someone separately and thank goodness I did or else I would be screwed.
5.0 Senior
12/1/2022
I like this school, and have had a great four years there. In particular pretty much all of my teachers have been enthusiastic about what they teach.
5.0 Alum
6/2/2022
Very very good teachers. Got me ready for college while making me feel safe. Great teachers and welcoming campus. They were all always so helpful and made sure everyone felt comfortable in the classrooms. The campus is beautiful, coworkers are delightful, and above all the students are an absolute pleasure to be around
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 10 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/12/2026
This school has lots of potential. Lots of sports programs, small town feel, and small class sizes. However, the district or the administration are very resistant to change. They like to do things the way they always have. Practices that were effective in the 1990's are not effective now. The school...
1.0 student
10/28/2025
My time at Slvhs is terrible they don’t prioritize my education their SRO is a terrible person she never helped me with my homework
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 578 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. San Lorenzo Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,003,303. 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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