How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pacific Collegiate Charter | Santa Cruz High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 536 | 1,093 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 23.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| 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 | Pacific Collegiate Charter | Santa Cruz High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,144 | - |
| District | Pacific Collegiate School | Santa Cruz City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pacific Collegiate Charter | Santa Cruz High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 58.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% | 29.0% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 14.4% | 8.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pacific Collegiate Charter | Santa Cruz High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 278:1 | 377:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.0% | 23.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 9 |
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.