How do these schools compare?
| Metric | California Connections Academy Monterey Bay | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Scotts Valley, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 440 | 105 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.4:1 | 7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.6% | 34.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | California Connections Academy Monterey Bay | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,080 | $47,221 |
| District | California Connections Academy Monterey Bay District | Santa Cruz County Office of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | California Connections Academy Monterey Bay | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.7% | 47.6% |
| African American | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.0% | 34.3% |
| Asian | 14.9% | 8.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.9% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | California Connections Academy Monterey Bay | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 398:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 57.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.