At a glance
Reported students
1,074
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
Soquel High: 1,074 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,021
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Soquel High
Soquel High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Soquel. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Santa Cruz City High. NCES reports 1,074 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.5%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Soquel High
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.12
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic39.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Cruz City High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Santa Cruz High
High · Grades 09–12
1,093 reported students
Harbor High
High · Grades 09–12
1,013 reported students
Delta Charter
High · Grades 09–12
113 reported students
Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
77 reported students
Ark Independent Studies
High · Grades 06–12
56 reported students
Mission Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
510 reported students
Public schools near Soquel High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor High High · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 1,013 | 1.9 mi |
| Delta Charter High · Charter · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 113 | 1.9 mi |
| Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High High · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 77 | 3.1 mi |
| Ark Independent Studies High · Santa Cruz City High | 06–12 | 56 | 3.1 mi |
| Santa Cruz High High · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 1,093 | 4.3 mi |
| Santa Cruz County ROP High · Santa Cruz County ROP | 10–12 | 0 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Soquel High
What grades does Soquel High serve?
Soquel High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Santa Cruz City High.
How many students attend Soquel High?
Soquel High reported 1,074 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,021 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Soquel High?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 1,074 students and 53.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Soquel High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Soquel High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Cruz City High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Soquel High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Soquel High in?
Soquel High is part of Santa Cruz City High, based in Santa Cruz, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Soquel High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harbor High (1.9 mi), Delta Charter (1.9 mi), Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.