How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ocean Alternative Education Center | Tierra Pacifica Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 76 | 166 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 25.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.7% | 25.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ocean Alternative Education Center | Tierra Pacifica Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,126 | $17,126 |
| District | Live Oak Elementary | Live Oak Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ocean Alternative Education Center | Tierra Pacifica Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 63.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.6% | 24.1% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.5% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ocean Alternative Education Center | Tierra Pacifica Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 553.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.9% | 7.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.