Santa Cruz County Special Education serves 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Santa Cruz County Special Education placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Cruz County Special Education's student population of 102 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Cruz County Special Education is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Santa Cruz County Special Education 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 is Santa Cruz County Special Education's ranking?
Santa Cruz County Special Education is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Special Education?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education?
102 students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Santa Cruz County Special Education students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz County Special Education?
Santa Cruz County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz County Special Education offer ?
Santa Cruz County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Santa Cruz County Special Education part of?
Santa Cruz County Special Education is part of Santa Cruz County Office Of Education School District.
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