Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12), California

Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12) is a secondary (high school) district in Santa Cruz County, California, for grades 9–12. About 49,685 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²) of land.

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Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12) in California
Santa Cruz City High School District (6-12)
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
49,685 ± 1,687
Grades
9–12
Type
Secondary (high school) district
County
Santa Cruz County
Land area
17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Median household income
$109,070 ± $9,509
Median home value
$1,007,200 ± $39,731
Water area
26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0606015
Coordinates (central point)
36.954599, -121.975531

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12), largest first

  1. Live Oak (CDP)16,911 people
  2. Soquel (CDP)10,679 people
  3. Capitola (city)9,689 people
  4. Pleasure Point (CDP)5,489 people
  5. Twin Lakes (CDP)5,073 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering secondary (high school) districts, nearest first

  1. Santa Cruz City High School District (6-12)5.2 mi west
  2. Santa Cruz City High School District14 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12). Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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