Soquel High School is a high school in Soquel, California, located on Old San Jose Road. It has 1,200 students and was established in 1962. The school is operated by the Santa Cruz City Schools District. The school mascot is the Knights.
Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, Soquel High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soquel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Soquel High School's student population of 1,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,074 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
EDUCATE-ENGAGE-EMPOWER
School Rankings
Soquel High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soquel High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3033 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Santa Cruz City High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soquel High School's ranking?
Soquel High School is ranked #3033 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Soquel High School often compared to?
Soquel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Cruz High School, Harbor High School, Aptos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soquel High School?
The graduation rate of Soquel High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Soquel High School?
1,074 students attend Soquel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Soquel High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Soquel High School?
Soquel High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Soquel High School offer ?
Soquel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soquel High School part of?
Soquel High School is part of Santa Cruz City High School District.
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