SAN LORENZO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
San Lorenzo Valley High is a public high school that is part of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified school district, located in Felton, CA with about 726 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, San Lorenzo Valley High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
San Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS), located in the redwood-forested town of Felton, California, serves as the primary secondary school for the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academics with extensive extracurricular opportunities. It offers a wide array of college-preparatory courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) programs, as well as robust career technical education and elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, SLVHS emphasizes holistic development, maintaining a vibrant culture that features competitive athletics, a celebrated performing arts program, and various student-led clubs. The school’s curriculum and environment often reflect its unique setting, fostering a focus on environmental stewardship and social responsibility. As part of a close-knit mountain community, the school serves as a central hub for student life and local engagement, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, critical thinkers who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.
For more information, contact San Lorenzo Valley High at (831) 335-4425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Felton, CA 95018-9718
(831) 335-4425
http://www.slvusd.org
SAN LORENZO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Felton, CA with about 726 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Lorenzo Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 726
- Teachers:
- 29.23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 726 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAN LORENZO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.