Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Santa Cruz County Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Cruz County Special Education's student population of 99 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Santa Cruz County Special Education ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Cruz County Special Education is 0.62, 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
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz County Special Education's ranking?
Santa Cruz County Special Education is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Cruz County Special Education often compared to?
Santa Cruz County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like San Mateo County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education?
99 students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Santa Cruz County Special Education students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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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