Harbor High

hh.sccs.net/

1,013 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harbor High School, located in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz, serves as a comprehensive public high school within the Santa Cruz City Schools district. Known for its inclusive and community-oriented campus culture, the school prides itself on fostering a diverse student body and providing a wide array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways, Harbor High emphasizes student engagement through rigorous coursework, elective programs, and a focus on social-emotional learning.

Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular life, including a competitive athletics program, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s location near the heart of Santa Cruz allows it to integrate local resources into its educational offerings, helping students connect their learning to the broader community. Driven by a mission to support the success of every student, Harbor High cultivates a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic achievement.

1,013

Total Students

54.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harbor High
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	564
Black	6
Asian	27
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
564 (55.7%)
White
350 (34.6%)
Two or More
64 (6.3%)
Asian
27 (2.7%)
Black
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Cruz City High
Phone:	(831)429-3810
Website:	http://hh.sccs.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,013
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 276

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 249

Grade 12 223