Harbor High School is a high school located in Santa Cruz, California, with roughly 950 members of its student body. The mascot, Petey the Pirate, sports the school colors of green and gold.
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Harbor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 1,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harbor High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,013 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harbor 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 Harbor High School is 0.57, 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
#3349 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor High School's ranking?
Harbor High School is ranked #3349 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Harbor High School often compared to?
Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Cruz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Harbor High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harbor High School?
1,013 students attend Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Harbor High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harbor High School?
Harbor High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harbor High School offer ?
Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harbor High School part of?
Harbor High School is part of Santa Cruz City High School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school does its best to keep the special ed students away from the regular ed population. It is very exclusive and mean spirited towards those who are differently abled.
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