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Academic Resources for Santa Cruz City High School District

Varsity Tutors serves students in Santa Cruz City High School District, a public school district serving the Santa Cruz area in California. The district educates 4,383 students across 8 schools, maintaining a 93% graduation rate.

Students eligible for a 10% Varsity Tutors partner discount

Map of Santa Cruz City High School District
8
Schools

4,383

Total Students

8

Schools

93%

Graduation Rate

1250

Avg SAT

27

Avg ACT

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in Santa Cruz City High School District

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • CAASPP (Grades 3-5)
  • SBAC (Grades 3-5)

Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Santa Cruz City High School District students, school information, and other academic resources.

M
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoring
Mission Hill Middle
544 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
Branciforte Middle
389 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoring
Santa Cruz High
1,092 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Harbor High
1,023 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Soquel High
974 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Delta Charter
116 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Alternative Family Education
108 students
Ark Independent Studies
47 students
Grades 6-12
Available Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
District Performance
Graduation Rate

93%

Students graduating on time
Average SAT

1250

Combined score
Average ACT

27

Composite score

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