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Beach High School

5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073

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Tel: (831) 462-5867

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Beach High School offers you, if you're a teenager, an opportunity to gain the freedom to pursue your authentic interests and develop your natural talents outside of a traditional high school.

If you're beyond your high school years and don't have a diploma, you can earn one through Beach High School.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students

9 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies and is negotiable: $375-$2,000

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Wes Beach

School Notes

Beach High School offers you, if you're a teenager, an opportunity to gain the freedom to pursue your authentic interests and develop your natural talents outside of a traditional high school. If you're beyond your high school years and don't have a diploma, you can earn one through Beach High School.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Beach High School?

The acceptance rate of Beach High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

When is the application deadline for Beach High School?

The application deadline for Beach High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Cruz County, CA is $17,204 for elementary schools and $27,042 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Cruz County, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).