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555 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-3262
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
52.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 358/1,596 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 180/1,596 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 611 |
| Low-Income Students | 67 (11.0%) |
| English Learners | 7 (1.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and fell 6.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math +1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
68.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 59%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
52.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.7-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Scotts Valley High rank in California?
Scotts Valley High ranks No. 358 of 1,596 in reading and No. 180 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Scotts Valley High compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Scotts Valley High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
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