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 1,040 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 33%). 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,040 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% 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 1,040 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,040 students
Gender %
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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor High School is 0.59, 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
#3306 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor High School's ranking?
Harbor High School is ranked #3306 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harbor High School?
1,040 students attend Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Harbor High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 19:1, 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 1/31/2011
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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