Santa Cruz County Special Education

400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 100 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <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:

School Overview

Santa Cruz County Special Education's student population of 100 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
100 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Cruz County Special Education, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Cruz County Special Education and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
58%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Cruz County Special Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Cruz County Special Education and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Special Education and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Cruz County Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 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 #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?
100 students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Santa Cruz County Special Education students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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