Serving 730 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 66% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Cruz County Community's student population of 730 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Santa Cruz County Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Cruz County Community is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8068 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Graduation Rate
66%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz County Community's ranking?
Santa Cruz County Community is ranked #8068 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Community?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Community is 66%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Community?
730 students attend Santa Cruz County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Santa Cruz County Community students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 23:1, which is higher 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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