Summary:
The Santa Cruz City High school district in California serves 9 schools, including 6 high schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative school. The district showcases a diverse range of academic performance, with standout schools like Santa Cruz High and Soquel High leading the way in English Language Arts/Literacy proficiency and graduation rates, while alternative schools like Costanoa Continuation High face challenges in supporting their students.
Among the high-performing schools, Santa Cruz High stands out with a strong 96.2% 4-year graduation rate and 61.54% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, despite having the highest student-teacher ratio in the district. Soquel High also excels, with the highest English Language Arts/Literacy proficiency rate among 11th graders at 71.56%. The alternative Alternative Family Education school impresses with its very low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3%.
The district's schools serve diverse student populations, with some schools like Santa Cruz High having a majority white student body, while others like Costanoa Continuation High have a higher percentage of Hispanic students. This diversity is reflected in the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, academic performance, and graduation rates across the district, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities each school faces in supporting its students.
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