Soquel High

soquel.sccs.net/

974 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Soquel High School, located in the scenic hills of Soquel, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Santa Cruz County community as part of the Santa Cruz City Schools district. Known for its strong sense of school spirit and "Knight" pride, the school offers a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It features a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, all designed to challenge students while providing the support necessary for individual academic success.

Beyond the classroom, Soquel High is highly regarded for its active extracurricular culture, which includes a competitive athletics program, a celebrated performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs. The campus environment promotes inclusivity and community engagement, encouraging students to participate in leadership opportunities and community service projects. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to personal growth and extracurricular involvement, Soquel High strives to prepare its graduates to be thoughtful, well-rounded, and productive members of their community.

974

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Soquel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	384
Black	11
Asian	24
Two or More	66
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
482 (49.5 %)
Hispanic
384 (39.5 %)
Two or More
66 (6.8 %)
Asian
24 (2.5 %)
Black
11 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)429-3909
Website:	http://soquel.sccs.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 252

Grade 10 290

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 193