Serving 741 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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 741 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Cruz 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 Cruz County Community is 0.57, 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
#6742 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
52%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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 #6742 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 77%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Community?
741 students attend Santa Cruz County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Santa Cruz County Community students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz County Community?
Santa Cruz County Community has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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