Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District

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Watsonville, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District #750 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,967 per pupil, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District ranks #1396 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

511
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,967
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 511 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Santa Cruz County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,967 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.4% local, 58.2% state, and 11.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 51/100, ranked #750 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 250.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy, enrolling 501 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy accounts for 98.0% of all Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District a distant remainder — means Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District reports 68.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District student-counselor ratio is 251:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District is typically wider than the Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District is typically wider than the Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
58.2%
State
30.4%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
750 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District.

White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
250.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District

School Enrollment
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Charter
501

How Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Magnolia Science Academy 2 District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
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Valor Academy Middle District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Kipp Bridge Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District?

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 511 students.

How much does Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District spend per student?

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District spends $14,967 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #750 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District?

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District students are 96.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District?

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #750 out of 1526 districts in California.