Summary:
The Santa Cruz City High School District consists of 9 schools, including 6 high schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 495 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, Santa Cruz High School stands out as the top performer, ranked 152 out of 2,323 California high schools and rated 5 out of 5 stars. It has the highest 4-year graduation rate in the district at 96.2% and outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores across English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Soquel High School and Ark Independent Studies also perform well, ranking 465 and 581 respectively and receiving 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance within the district, with lower-performing schools such as Costanoa Continuation High and Delta Charter struggling with lower proficiency rates and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. These differences highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address equity and access issues within the Santa Cruz City High School District.
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