San Lorenzo Valley High vs Scotts Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Lorenzo Valley High
Felton · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
Scotts Valley High
Scotts Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
| Measure | San Lorenzo Valley High Felton, California | Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,343 | #108 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3537 of 16,910 | #3241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 578 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Felton | Scotts Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotts Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 69.1).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Scotts Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 20.2%).
- •Scotts Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.4).
- •Scotts Valley High is the larger school with 611 students compared with 578.
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 San Lorenzo Valley High better than Scotts Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Scotts Valley High ranks higher (70.3 vs 69.1 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 San Lorenzo Valley High and Scotts Valley High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Felton and Scotts Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Lorenzo Valley High: 578. Scotts Valley High: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Lorenzo Valley High and Scotts Valley High rank in California?
San Lorenzo Valley High is 125th of 1,343 and Scotts Valley High is 108th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).