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Santa Clara High

📍 Santa Clara, California Public

1,663

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

19:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Students per teacher

9–12

🎓 Grade Levels

4 active grades

87.5

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Santa Clara High, a high public school serving grades 9–12 in Santa Clara, California, with 1,663 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Santa Clara, California, Santa Clara High is a regular public school serving students from grades 9–12. The school operates within the Santa Clara Unified in Santa Clara County. With a current reported enrollment of 1,663 students, it provides a large campus community designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Santa Clara High maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 87.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Santa Clara, the student body at Santa Clara High represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Hispanic (38.5%), Asian (33.6%), White (18.6%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

Through federal and state educational initiatives, Santa Clara High participates in community support programs including the National School Lunch Program, with approximately 393 students (23.6%) eligible for free or reduced-price meals. This participation helps ensure equitable access to essential learning resources, nutritional support, and student welfare services.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

1,659 Students reported

Hispanic 38.5%

639 enrolled students

Asian 33.6%

557 enrolled students

White 18.6%

309 enrolled students

Two or more races 5.7%

94 enrolled students

Black / African American 2.6%

43 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

10 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

7 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 1,659

👦 Male 52.2% (866) 👧 Female 47.8% (793)

🥗 Economic Diversity 23.6%

393 students eligible for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

4 Grade Levels

387

368

425

483

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School facts

Address 3000 Benton St., Santa Clara, CA 95051

Phone (408) 423-2600

School district Santa Clara Unified

County Santa Clara County

Grades 9–12

Students 1,663 students

Student–teacher ratio 19:1

Full-time teachers 87.5

Community type City: Mid-size

Level High

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 37.34600, -121.98300

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NCES school ID 063543007868

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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3000 Benton St.

Santa Clara, CA 95051 Santa Clara County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Santa Clara High? +

Santa Clara High serves students in grades 9–12. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with California state educational standards.

How many students attend Santa Clara High? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Santa Clara High has a total reported enrollment of 1,663 students.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Santa Clara High? +

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara High is 19:1, supported by approximately 87.5 full-time equivalent certified teachers.