Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Santa Clara 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Clara County Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Clara County Community's student population of 83 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Clara County Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Clara County Community is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
69%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Clara County Community's ranking?
Santa Clara County Community is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Clara County Community?
The graduation rate of Santa Clara County Community is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Clara County Community?
83 students attend Santa Clara County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Santa Clara County Community students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara County Community?
Santa Clara County Community has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Clara County Community offer ?
Santa Clara County Community offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Santa Clara County Community part of?
Santa Clara County Community is part of Santa Clara County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Clara County Community located?
Santa Clara County Community is located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Berryessa.
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