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鈥搕eacher 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
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.:
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Silicon Valley High School is Pacific Sands Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Baymonte Christian School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Community School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Montessori Community School![Montessori Community School Photo]( "Montessori Community School Photo")
Montessori School
123 S Navarra Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9313
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9313
0.3 miles
Gr: NS | 21 students
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Pacific Sands Academy
Alternative School
216 Mt Hermon Rd Ste E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
St. Lawrence Academy![St. Lawrence Academy Photo - Hike in Henry Cowell]( "St. Lawrence Academy Photo - Hike in Henry Cowell")
(Greek Orthodox)
6184 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-0328
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-0328
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Beach High School
Alternative School
5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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