Santa Cruz High School

    Santa Cruz, CA · Public · Comprehensive High School (Grades 9-12)

    District: Santa Cruz City High School District

    Website: santacruzhs.santacruz.k12.ca.us(opens in new tab)CEEB code: 053297

    Fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 2029

    1,060students

    in grades 9-12

    2025-26
    Census Day

    258
    Grade 9
    272
    Grade 10
    281
    Grade 11
    249
    Grade 12
    CourseA-G Area
    American Government
    A · History
    AP United States Government and Politics
    A · History
    AP United States History
    A · History
    United States History
    A · History
    World History
    A · History
    World History Honors
    A · History
    American Literature
    B · English
    AP English Language and Composition
    B · English
    AP English Literature and Composition
    B · English
    ELD 3
    B · English
    ELD Language and Literacy
    B · English
    English 1
    B · English
    English 2
    B · English
    English 2 Honors
    B · English
    English Composition
    B · English
    Newcomer ELD
    B · English
    Special Studies in English
    B · English
    World Literature
    B · English
    Algebra 2 Trigonometry
    C · Math
    AP Calculus AB
    C · Math
    AP Calculus BC
    C · Math
    AP Computer Science A
    C · Math
    AP Statistics
    C · Math
    Calculus AB & Project
    C · Math
    Integrated Algebra 1/Geometry
    C · Math
    Integrated Math 1A
    C · Math
    Integrated Math 1B
    C · Math
    Integrated Math 2
    C · Math
    Integrated Math 3
    C · Math
    Introduction to Calculus
    C · Math
    PreCalculus/Analytic Geometry Honors
    C · Math
    Trigonometry/Analytic Geometry
    C · Math
    AP Biology
    D · Science
    AP Chemistry
    D · Science
    AP Environmental Science
    D · Science
    AP Physics 1
    D · Science
    AP Physics 2
    D · Science
    Biology
    D · Science
    Biotechnology Honors
    D · Science
    Chemistry
    D · Science
    Introduction to Computer Science in Python
    D · Science
    Physics
    D · Science
    Physiology (H)
    D · Science
    AP French Language and Culture
    E · Language
    AP Spanish Language and Culture
    E · Language
    French 1
    E · Language
    French 2
    E · Language
    French 3
    E · Language
    French 4
    E · Language
    Spanish 1
    E · Language
    Spanish 2
    E · Language
    Spanish 3
    E · Language
    Spanish 4
    E · Language
    Advanced Painting
    F · Arts
    AP Music Theory
    F · Arts
    Art
    F · Arts
    Art Special Studies 1
    F · Arts
    Band
    F · Arts
    Ceramics
    F · Arts
    Ceramics Advanced
    F · Arts
    Ceramics Special Studies 1
    F · Arts
    Color Guard
    F · Arts
    Concert Choir
    F · Arts
    CTE-Photography
    F · Arts
    Dance Intro CTE
    F · Arts
    Dance Perf Adv CTE
    F · Arts
    Digital Media Arts
    F · Arts
    Digital Media Arts Advanced
    F · Arts
    Digital Media Arts: Graphic Design
    F · Arts
    Digital Media Arts: Photo
    F · Arts
    Digital Photography 1
    F · Arts
    Graphic Design 1
    F · Arts
    Graphic Design 2
    F · Arts
    Introduction to Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking
    F · Arts
    Jazz Choir
    F · Arts
    Jazz Ensemble
    F · Arts
    Jewelry Design
    F · Arts
    Media Journalism
    F · Arts
    Painting
    F · Arts
    Photography
    F · Arts
    Stagecraft
    F · Arts
    Theater Arts
    F · Arts
    Theater Arts Advanced
    F · Arts
    Varsity Band
    F · Arts
    Vid Prod Anim Adv CTE
    F · Arts
    Video Productions
    F · Arts
    Web Design and Development
    F · Arts
    Auto Maintenance Advanced A
    G · Elective
    Auto Maintenance Advanced B
    G · Elective
    Auto Maintenance Intro A
    G · Elective
    Auto Maintenance Intro B
    G · Elective
    Auto Tech Intro CTE
    G · Elective
    AVID 10
    G · Elective
    AVID 11
    G · Elective
    AVID 12
    G · Elective
    AVID 9
    G · Elective
    Bicycle Technology 1
    G · Elective
    Careers in Education I
    G · Elective
    CTE Baking and Pastry Honors
    G · Elective
    CTE COE Culinary Arts
    G · Elective
    CTE Culinary Arts Honors
    G · Elective
    CTE Fire Technology Honors
    G · Elective
    Economics
    G · Elective
    Economics Honors
    G · Elective
    Ethnic Studies
    G · Elective
    Fire Science CTE
    G · Elective
    Health Education
    G · Elective
    Health Occupations 1
    G · Elective
    Leadership
    G · Elective
    Psychology
    G · Elective
    Small Engines
    G · Elective
    Sociology
    G · Elective
    Student Board Trustee
    G · Elective
    Woodworking 2
    G · Elective

    College pathways

    A-G completion

    79.5%

    210 of 264 graduates

    2024-25

    Graduation rate

    96.7%

    264 of 273 cohort students

    2024-25

    College-going within 12 months

    79.5%

    178 of 224 high school completers

    2022-23

    Where students enrolled

    2022-23 high school completers

    University of California
    22(12.4%)
    California State University
    35(19.7%)
    California Community Colleges
    79(44.4%)
    In-state private colleges
    3(1.7%)
    Out-of-state four-year colleges
    39(21.9%)
    Out-of-state two-year colleges
    0(0%)

    Percentages are shares of students from this school who enrolled in college within 12 months.

    Nearby schools

    Ark Independent Studies High SchoolGeorgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory SchoolHarbor High SchoolPacific Collegiate SchoolSanta Cruz Alternative

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