- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Soquel, CA
Soquel High
Federal NCES profile for Soquel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063560006068
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soquel High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Soquel · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Soquel High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soquel High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Soquel, CA.
School address
District: Santa Cruz City High · California
NCES ID 063560006068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Soquel High grew from 974 students in 2022-23 to 1,048 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 063560006068 · Soquel, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 23.3:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Cruz High (1,093 students)
Soquel High grew from 974 students in 2022-23 to 1,048 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Soquel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Cruz Hig
Santa Cruz High
1,093 students
- This school
Soquel High
1,074 students
- Harbor High
Harbor High
1,013 students
- Mission Hill M
Mission Hill Middle
510 students
- Branciforte Mi 409
Branciforte Middle
409 students
- Delta Charter 113
Delta Charter
113 students
What this shows Soquel High reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soquel High compares
Soquel High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Soquel High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
How Soquel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Branciforte Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soquel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,074 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Soquel High
How many students attend Soquel High?
Soquel High has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a high school in Soquel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soquel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Soquel High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soquel High?
25.7% of students at Soquel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soquel High?
The largest demographic group at Soquel High is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Soquel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soquel High?
Soquel High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soquel High rank among public schools in Soquel?
By Resource Investment Index, Soquel High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Soquel, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Santa Cruz City High?
Besides Soquel High, Santa Cruz City High also operates Santa Cruz High (1,093 students), Harbor High (1,013 students), and Mission Hill Middle (510 students). See the Santa Cruz City High district page for the complete list.