Harbor High vs Tierra Pacifica Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 690 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
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Santa Cruz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
166 students
| Measure | Harbor High Santa Cruz, California | Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #270 of 1,343 | #534 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6380 of 16,910 | #7808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,013 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 57.7).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 38.2%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.8).
- •Harbor High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 166.
- •Harbor High is a public school while Tierra Pacifica Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tierra Pacifica Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks higher (75.3 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 Tierra Pacifica Charter?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor High: 1,013. Tierra Pacifica Charter: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor High and Tierra Pacifica Charter rank in California?
Harbor High is 270th of 1,343 and Tierra Pacifica Charter is 534th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).