Harbor High vs Soquel High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.0 km 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
Soquel High
Soquel · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,074 students
| Measure | Harbor High Santa Cruz, California | Soquel High Soquel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 1,343 | #238 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6380 of 16,910 | #5661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Soquel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soquel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 57.7).
- •Harbor High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Soquel High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Soquel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 38.2%).
- •Harbor High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.3).
- •Soquel High is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 1,013.
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 Soquel High?
On the Success Index (US), Soquel High ranks higher (60.6 vs 57.7 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 Soquel High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Soquel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor High: 1,013. Soquel High: 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor High and Soquel High rank in California?
Harbor High is 270th of 1,343 and Soquel High is 238th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).