How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Santa Cruz County Community | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 730 | 105 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.3% | 27.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Santa Cruz County Community | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $67,163 | $67,163 |
| District | Santa Cruz County Office of Education | Santa Cruz County Office of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Santa Cruz County Community | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.5% | 47.6% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.0% | 34.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Santa Cruz County Community | Santa Cruz County Special Education |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.8% | 48.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 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.