Enrollment
440
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scotts Valley, CA
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Federal NCES profile for California Connections Academy Monterey Bay, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060251714429Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Scotts Valley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40:1
- large classes for California
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Connections Academy Monterey Bay ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Scotts Valley, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060251714429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Connections Academy Monterey Bay compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Scotts Valley, California, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 86% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #210.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding California Connections Academy Monterey Bay District spends $9,324 per pupil, 44% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay District is a single-school charter district, so California Connections Academy Monterey Bay operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How California Connections Academy Monterey Bay compares
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 86% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 29.7%
Asian 14.9%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for California Connections Academy Monterey Bay District, which includes California Connections Academy Monterey Bay.
$9,324
Per student
-44%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 42.3%
Federal 1.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
How many students attend California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scotts Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is 40:1, which is 86% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
33.8% of students at California Connections Academy Monterey Bay are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
The largest demographic group at California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Scotts Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Connections Academy Monterey Bay?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Connections Academy Monterey Bay rank among public schools in Scotts Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, California Connections Academy Monterey Bay ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Scotts Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scotts Valley on the city page.
Is California Connections Academy Monterey Bay a good school?
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in California Connections Academy Monterey Bay District?
None; California Connections Academy Monterey Bay District is a single-school charter district, and California Connections Academy Monterey Bay is its only campus.
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