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401 Old San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073-2213
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 38.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 377/1,596 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 364/1,596 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,074 |
| Low-Income Students | 315 (29.3%) |
| English Learners | 55 (5.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.7 points from last year and fell 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 4.7 points over the full period.
•Math +4.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.5% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 52% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 51%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
38.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.0% of English-only students.
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 Soquel High compare within the district?
Soquel High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Santa Cruz City High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Soquel High rank in California?
Soquel High ranks No. 377 of 1,596 in reading and No. 364 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Soquel High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.6% meet the reading standard and 19.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Soquel High compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Soquel High is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Soquel HighThis school | 38.6% | 67.8% |
| Ark Independent Studies | 5.9% | 21.2% |
| Delta Charter | 10.3% | 62.1% |
