Cypress Charter High School (Closed 2023)

2039 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Charter High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
40-59%
40%
(18-19)
60-79%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
21%
56%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
67%
20%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.51

Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

(18-19)
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Charter High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cypress Charter High School?
119 students attend Cypress Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cypress Charter High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Charter High School?
Cypress Charter High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cypress Charter High School offer ?
Cypress Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cypress Charter High School part of?
Cypress Charter High School is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.

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