Santa Cruz High

Santa Cruz, California

1,092 students

High School, Grades 9–12

1,092

Students

21.1:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,220

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

27

A

out of 36
Excellent
AP Courses

18

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

30%

C+

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

93%

A+

Excellent
Academic Grades

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Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Santa Cruz High.

National Tests

June 20, 2026 – July 4, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

June 23, 2026

ACT

Score release

June 24, 2026

ACT

Late registration deadline

July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026

AP Score Release — All

Score release

July 6, 2026

ACT Photo Upload/Standby Deadline

Photo upload deadline

July 11, 2026

ACT — National

Test date
+31 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026

Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment

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CA

School Milestones

October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026

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School Details
Address

415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone

(831)429-3960

District

Santa Cruz City High School District

Academic Calendar
2025-2026

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