Scotts Valley Unified

The Scotts Valley Unified School District is home to four high-performing schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is ranked 149 out of 1,560 districts in California and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating its commitment to academic excellence.

Scotts Valley High School stands out as the district's top-performing school, ranking 365 out of 2,335 California high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With an impressive 97.6% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate, the school consistently outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. Vine Hill Elementary School is another standout, ranking 766 out of 5,848 California elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's students demonstrate strong academic performance, with 62-73% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 55-73% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5.

While the Scotts Valley Unified School District boasts impressive academic achievements, the district may benefit from exploring ways to promote greater diversity and address chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 15.0% at Scotts Valley Middle School to 22.2% at Brook Knoll Elementary School. Overall, the district's schools demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and provide a high-quality education for students in the Scotts Valley community.