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About this school
Santa Cruz High School is
an urban public school
in Santa Cruz, California that is part of Santa Cruz City School District.
It serves 1,104 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.3:1.
Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
1,104 Students
42 Teachers
415 Walnut AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
32%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Santa Cruz High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Santa Cruz High School
$11,494
raised using DonorsChoose
11
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
62
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
Santa Cruz High School has received support from
56 individuals from California and
6 individuals out-of-state.
