Overview

Harbor High School is a magnet school in Santa Cruz, CA, offering AP courses and International Baccalaureate. It is one of 8 high schools in Santa Cruz City High School District.

School Rating

Harbor High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
8/10
ӣƵ Rating

Rating Factors

The ӣƵ Rating for this school is based on the following elements.
ACADEMICS

College Prep

ӣƵ gathers college prep information from government-collected data.
Parent Tip
The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.

ACADEMICS

College Success

How do high schools help students succeed in college? Learn about the best practices of College Success Award winning schools.
Parent Tip
Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared.

ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Parent Tip
Even high-performing schools can have disparities between student groups. Understand what on-track learning looks like for your child and how you can help at home.

ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.

ACADEMICS

Race/Ethnicity


ACADEMICS

Low-Income Students


ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities


STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.

STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you.
Parent Tip
³󲹳’s the most important thing to look for in the staff at a school?

STUDENT LIFE

About the School


2.8
20 Reviews
5 stars  
4 stars  
3 stars  
2 stars  
1 star  

Neighborhood

300 La Fonda Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
School leader: Ms Amariah Hernandez
Map of Harbor High School address. Map of Harbor High School address. Map of Harbor High School address.

Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Carden Elementary Encanto School
    0.12 miles
    Private; K-8
  • NA
    Lifespring Pre-School
    0.16 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Santa Cruz Adult
    0.2 miles
    Public district; Ungraded
  • 5 /10
    Green Acres Elementary School
    0.35 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 8 /10
    De Laveaga Elementary School
    0.37 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 8 /10
    Ocean Alternative Education Center
    0.4 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • NA
    Special Education Preschool
    0.4 miles
    Public district; Ungraded
  • NA
    Discoveryland-Santa Cruz
    0.4 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Vhm Christian
    0.4 miles
    Private; K-8
  • 10 /10
    Santa Cruz High School
    2.44 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Pacific Collegiate Charter School
    4.13 miles
    Public charter; 7-12
  • 9 /10
    Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School
    1.25 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 9 /10
    Scotts Valley High School
    5.97 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Lexington Elementary School
    13.39 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 9 /10
    Aptos High School
    7.21 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Soquel High School
    1.84 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Diamond Technology Institute
    12.86 miles
    Public charter; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Ocean Alternative Education Center
    0.4 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 8 /10
    Watsonville Prep
    13.99 miles
    Public charter; K-8