How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Diamond Technology Institute | Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Watsonville, CA | Freedom, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 87 | 207 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 27.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.2% | 12.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Diamond Technology Institute | Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,320 | $47,221 |
| District | Pajaro Valley Unified | Santa Cruz County Office of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Diamond Technology Institute | Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.6% | 21.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.1% | 77.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Diamond Technology Institute | Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.7% | 0.6% |
| 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.