Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District
School District · Santa Cruz, California
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$47,265
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$47,265
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#164 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$47,265
+$29,618 vs California median
District size
1,024 students
Smaller than California median
About Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Santa Cruz County Office of Education is a Santa Cruz, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,024 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $47,265 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Santa Cruz County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Santa Cruz County Special Education, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Cruz County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 13.1% and ELA proficiency of 25.4%.
The district includes 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Cruz County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Cruz County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Santa Cruz County Office of Education
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Cruz
- Total Enrollment
- 1,024
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
Santa Cruz County Office of Education has 4 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Santa Cruz County Office of Education is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
Santa Cruz County Office of Education spends $47,265 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz County Office of Education is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
Santa Cruz County Special Education is the highest-rated school in Santa Cruz County Office of Education with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
Across schools in Santa Cruz County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Cruz County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Santa Cruz County Office of Education has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 13.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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