District Overview
Located in a midsize suburban setting within the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metropolitan area, Scotts Valley Unified School District serves as an active, traditional public school system in coastal Northern California. Headquartered at 108 Whispering Pines Drive, Suite 115, in Scotts Valley, California, this fully operational, non-charter district oversees four public schools dedicated to academic achievement and student development. Designed to support learners throughout their complete developmental trajectory, the district offers comprehensive educational programming spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Across its four campuses, Scotts Valley Unified educates a dynamic student body of 2,126 young learners. The district supports its academic and extracurricular offerings with a strong professional framework, employing nearly 199 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 16 instructional aides and approximately 147 dedicated support personnel. This workforce of over 360 full-time equivalent staff members ensures that students benefit from focused instructional attention, specialized classroom assistance, and comprehensive school site operations. Prospective families, community members, and researchers can learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives by visiting www.scottsvalleyusd.org.
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Total Schools
2,126
Total Students
198.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotts Valley Unified
Demographic Student Count
White1,386
Hispanic377
Black7
Asian132
Two or More208
American Indian7
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    1,386 (65.3%)
  • Hispanic
    377 (17.8%)
  • Two or More
    208 (9.8%)
  • Asian
    132 (6.2%)
  • Black
    7 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Scotts Valley Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,126*
Teachers (FTE):198.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.7
Schools in Scotts Valley Unified
Found 4 Schools