Serving 657 students in grades 7-12, Santa Cruz County Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Cruz County Community's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Cruz County Community is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Community?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Community is 68%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Community?
657 students attend Santa Cruz County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Santa Cruz County Community students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz County Community?
Santa Cruz County Community has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz County Community offer ?
Santa Cruz County Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Santa Cruz County Community part of?
Santa Cruz County Community is part of Santa Cruz County Office Of Education School District.
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