Small. Inclusive. Academic.

Cypress High School, home of the Sea Otters, is a public high school focusing on small classroom size, inclusivity, and college preparation, serving students in grades 9-12 from all over Santa Cruz County.  

Announcements:

CAASPP Testing for 11th graders starts Monday, April 21st

The Santa Cruz COE and the Arts Council Youth Art Exhibit at The SC Gov Center on view March 10th - May 5th

Spring Service Day Planned for the week of May 9th

Cypress Graduation May 30th, 10:00 am at Cypress High School

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15:1

Student to Teacher Ratio

15-18

Average Class Size

74

Total Students


Recent acceptances to over

50+

different colleges


View College Acceptance List

Hear From Our Community

My experience here at Cypress was a good one. I came to this school because I was tired of those massive schools with thousands of kids. I wanted a break from all that, and Cypress was able to provide that for me.The small number of students means that you can get much more one-on-one time with the teachers and staff. The other reason I came to this school was for the opportunity to dual enroll at Cabrillo, that goal was also met with the help of Cypress. Overall I enjoyed my time here at Cypress and would recommend this school to anyone looking for a good alternative to traditional highschool life.
— Nathan Smith
My daughters came to Cypress High School after K-8 private schools and have found the school’s approach to education and its social dynamic to be superior to their paid-tuition experiences. The whole of this vibrant and welcoming community - teachers, staff, students - is kind and caring and real.
— Nora Bianchi, parent
I came to Cypress as a freshman. This has been the best choice I have made so far. Coming to Cypress I’ve been seen by my teachers as a human with my own struggles rather than a student. This is something that I value because I know that my teachers care for who I am and not just my learning. I’ve made long-lasting friendships at Cypress including one with the person who created this website, Anna la Banana. Shout out to the teachers that made me feel confident in their classes!
— Marlize V.

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