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Silicon Valley High School

1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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Tel: (650) 681-0681

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Located in Scotts Valley, CA, Silicon Valley High School serves 1,650 students in grades 8 through 12 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

Founded in 1999, the school provides secondary education with a student–teacher ratio of 275:1.

The student body includes 68.75% students of color, reflecting diversity within this midsize suburban school.

Silicon Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for largest student body size.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,650 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Silicon Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Year Founded

1999

Colors

Black, Maroon, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

1,650 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.33

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Mascot: Falcon

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silicon Valley High School's ranking?

Silicon Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Silicon Valley High School?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,650 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).