Santa Cruz High

schs.sccs.net/

1,092 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Santa Cruz High School, located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, is a historic and academically diverse institution serving as a flagship high school for the Santa Cruz City Schools district. Known for its iconic architecture and deep roots in the community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide array of career-technical education opportunities. It maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes inclusivity, student leadership, and a strong sense of tradition, often fostering close-knit relationships between its diverse student body and the local community.

Beyond traditional academics, Santa Cruz High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various specialized clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. The school leverages its proximity to downtown and local institutions to provide students with unique enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare them for both higher education and the workforce. With a focus on social-emotional learning and academic excellence, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious graduates who are ready to navigate a rapidly changing world.

1,092

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Cruz High
Demographic	Student Count
White	606
Hispanic	319
Black	25
Asian	38
Two or More	100
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
606 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
319 (29.2 %)
Two or More
100 (9.2 %)
Asian
38 (3.5 %)
Black
25 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Cruz City High
Phone:	(831)429-3960
Website:	http://schs.sccs.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,092
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 267

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 292

Grade 12 231