The public high schools with the most improved test scores in Santa Cruz County, California
9 public high schools in Santa Cruz County, California appear in this ranking of the public high schools with the most improved test scores, ranked by the 3-year gain in composite math + reading proficiency. Watsonville High leads the list at +8.5pp, against a median of -2.0pp across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watsonville High | Watsonville, CA | 29.4% | +8.5pp |
| 2 | Soquel High | Soquel, CA | 53.3% | +3.7pp |
| 3 | Santa Cruz High | Santa Cruz, CA | 59.8% | +1.3pp |
| 4 | Pajaro Valley High | Watsonville, CA | 24.4% | +0.6pp |
| 5 | Harbor High | Santa Cruz, CA | 42.7% | -2.0pp |
| 6 | Scotts Valley High | Scotts Valley, CA | 59.7% | -3.1pp |
| 7 | San Lorenzo Valley High | Felton, CA | 52.6% | -5.3pp |
| 8 | Delta Charter | Aptos, CA | 13.4% | -5.7pp |
| 9 | Aptos High | Aptos, CA | 38.6% | -12.9pp |
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