Harbor High vs Ocean Alternative Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 667 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor High
Santa Cruz · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–8
76 students
| Measure | Harbor High Santa Cruz, California | Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 1,343 | #2247 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6380 of 16,910 | #29216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,013 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 44.1).
- •Harbor High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Harbor High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Harbor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 47.4%).
- •Harbor High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 25.3).
- •Harbor High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 76.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harbor High better than Ocean Alternative Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor High ranks higher (57.7 vs 44.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harbor High and Ocean Alternative Education Center?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor High: 1,013. Ocean Alternative Education Center: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor High and Ocean Alternative Education Center rank in California?
Harbor High is 270th of 1,343 and Ocean Alternative Education Center is 2247th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).