Delta Charter serves 109 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delta Charter's student population of 109 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delta Charter is 0.54, 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)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Delta Charter?
109 students attend Delta Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Delta Charter students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta Charter?
Delta Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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