We moved from one of the top high schools in the country specifically for this school, and I'm so glad we did. I did my research beforehand, attended the open house, and had our son shadow for a day. We researched 5 different schools from Menlo Park to Aptos. The new leadership here is incredibly accessible, and the counselors have an open-door policy with parents, which is something I've never experienced before. The teachers are proactive, responsive, and genuinely care about the students--especially the math, biotech, and chemistry teachers, who have been the best we've encountered. The IEP team is organized. I've never had to chase down a teacher or administrator. Communication is excellent; we get updates from teachers, and the coaches truly care about the whole student, even looking out for things like sleep and nutrition. We really wish we had transferred here sooner! If you have a soccer or football player, check out Soquel's record. The football team has even brought home a state championship, beating much larger and wealthier private schools! If you haven't heard of this school yet, you will. The parents here are invested in each other's children, and there's a real sense of community. We carpool, share responsibilities, and support each other--it's truly a "it takes a village" mentality. My son says the kids here are friendlier than most. While the facilities could use some major upgrades to attract families from further out, this school has the passion and talent to turn it into something truly special. If the right investment and support are provided, Soquel could easily reverse the trend of declining enrollment due to population changes. My son is happier and healthier here, thanks to Soquel High. I've been recommending it to families from outside the area, and I'm confident they'll have the same great experience we've had. read more

Not a good school if you want your child to actually learn and be challenged. Overcrowded classes, not enough teachers, not enough staff, (councilors and principal) don't care about each student and their learning needs or a plan. PE equipment (tennis) broken. A lot of teachers are frustrated and some long over due for retirement. They are a few years behind a good school. If you can afford a private school, send your kids there, so they will be prepared for college. Or, look into alternative programs. Why wait til they go to college? read more

Today there was a wrestling game for League title. At the end when the youth were getting their metals they called everybody down to get either a first or second Place metal in their weight class and a photo. There were some girls that played against each other. They were called down and given a medal. And after a few minutes they were called down again to return the metal. From there on all the boys got metal and the girls were just called down to take a picture but no metal was given for their second or first placement. The youth cheered for the girls to receive a medal. But nothing was done. read more

i attented this school due to because I was facing hardship as a kid I left home early in the 1990s try to start a better life and I was living with relative who were quite abusive I had no choiceI attended this school and I was told that I didn't have enough credits I was older i was put back in ninth grade because they said that that my credit was enough to be a 10th grader explain to them that it was awful the staff didn't care she was very cold and took forever to find my ID card I was late for orientation was so offended so hurt and when I went to orientation a bunch of seniors were doing when a thing to get to know you better and one of the seniors made a snide comment it was very rude Happen to be well to do white of course I happen to be mixed I was so out of place and so mixed and different and was a mod into art acting guitar player attendance was bad my grades were bad so much clicks and no support no understanding no people to understand special needs and I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune system problem and autism I do not recommend School to anyone if you like this that's fine this is my personal opinion thank God yelp came out with this if you find this funny or musing or helpful that's fine read more

Great school. Love this place. Everyone was all very accepting. Glad to call my fellow students my sisters!! Woohoo!!! Also check out my new makeup line ;) read more

If it weren't for the Humanities Academy at Soquel High, would give it only 2 stars...academically not challenging enough...teachers are more "miss" than "hit" (big thumbs up to Jeremy Shonick and Robyn Miranda! Ms. Kaine is alright and Wallace for Geometry too). Too much emphasis on athletics, the administration is not really on top of things either. read more

I've talked to my friends about this school and I have only heard great things, really-really great things. I've been to the counseling office several times and they are very friendly. We've been to a school orientation and the principle is down to earth, professional and seems to be on top of things, which is nice to know. read more

I went to a football game at "Soquel High School" in Soquel, CA on 10/2/2009. It was my first time there. The Soquel Knights defeated the Santa Cruz Cardinals by a score of 28 to 21. It was called "The Stump Game". The winner gets "The Stump". I can still hear the band singing "we want that stump! gotta have that stump! (sung to the tune of we want that funk). read more