Soquel High School

Soquel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 Old San Jose Rd,  Soquel, CA
Santa Cruz City High School District
3.7
3.8
1,048 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gail Atlansky
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
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
3.62
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
60%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.1%
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
287:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.6%
White
49.5%
Hispanic
39.4%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of California - Los Angeles 192 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 187 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 172 Students
San Diego State University 170 Students
University of California - Berkeley 158 Students
University of California - San Diego 144 Students
University of California - Davis 144 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 132 Students
Cabrillo College 127 Students
San José State University 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Biology 71 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Environmental Science 38 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Communications 24 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 148 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/20/2024
As someone who is very organized and is a high achiever I have been trying to get college help and set up a highschool plan with jhelp since freshman year and all the school seems to care baout is just graduation gg highschool which is understanbdable but it would be more useful to have more resources to help other kids that need mroe help.
5.0 Alum
7/29/2024
My overall experience has definitely taught me many solutions and techniques that I will need for future work and projects. Being able to be myself and share my ideas and experiences to peers.
5.0 Senior
5/21/2024
The school staff here is very interactive and the Soquel community is a tight knit community where everyone is cool with each other and really band around the high school
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/3/2023
Soquel High School is amazing! It starts with the admin and staff, includes the students, the district and the community. I am a teacher and see a lot of the forest for the trees. I love the way the admin and staff honor the students and their work, offer unending support, and communicate with paren...
5.0 parent
3/2/2023
I am a parent of 2 girls. My oldest graduated last year and is an electrical and computer engineering major at WPI in MA. I think she took almost every AP class offered at Soquel, one or two at Cabrillo. She was very well prepared for college. She made the dean’s list her first semester.My youngest...
1.0 parent
8/27/2022
Our son got all A's at Soquel High, but told us he didn't learn anything. He felt like the classes were two years behind. My husband and I tried talking to the councilor and principal, but they were no help at all and didn't care. We felt if our son continued he would not feel challenged and develp...
4.0 parent
6/29/2016
As with public school some teachers are fantastic and others lacking inspiration. Overall our children had a great experience and Soquel helped prep them for college

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Soquel High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Soquel, CA, in the Soquel neighborhood, and is served by the Santa Cruz City High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,048 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Soquel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,340,909. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harbor High School, Costanoa Continuation High School, Ark Independent Studies, and more. Learn more about what Soquel has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Soquel High School.

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