Delta Charter

6500 Soquel Dr. Bldg. 1190
Aptos, CA 95003
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Delta Charter 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : ≤20%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Delta Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Delta Charter's student population of 104 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Delta Charter is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
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(18-19)
30-39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delta Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
40%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Delta Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
53%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Delta Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Delta Charter and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Delta Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delta Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Delta Charter often compared to?
Delta Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Aptos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delta Charter?
The graduation rate of Delta Charter is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Delta Charter?
104 students attend Delta Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Delta Charter students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta Charter?
Delta Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Delta Charter offer ?
Delta Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delta Charter part of?
Delta Charter is part of Santa Cruz City High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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