Scotts Valley High

555 Glenwood Dr.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

www.svhs.scottsvalleyusd.org

690 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Scotts Valley Unified School District. Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive community that emphasizes academic excellence, college readiness, and personal development. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core subjects, and a variety of elective programs designed to cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond academics, SVHS maintains a strong culture of student engagement through its athletics programs, performing arts, and various extracurricular clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards for student conduct and achievement, supported by a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement. By balancing a challenging educational environment with opportunities for social and extracurricular growth, Scotts Valley High aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and their future professional lives.

690

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotts Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	99
Black	1
Asian	28
Two or More	58
American Indian	3

White
499 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
99 (14.4 %)
Two or More
58 (8.4 %)
Asian
28 (4.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Black
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:	Scotts Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)439-9555
Website:	http://www.svhs.scottsvalleyusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 171

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 198

Grade 12 166