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#5194 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
High School · Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District · Watsonville, CA
A charter high school in Watsonville, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 Locust St., Watsonville, CA 95076
- Math 29% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ceiba College Preparatory Academy score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ceiba College Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watsonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,685
Median home value
$767,200
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Pvusd Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Watsonville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,253 | Compare → |
| New School Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is listed in Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Watsonville, CA, part of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 507 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,194 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Ceiba College Preparatory Academy serve?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ceiba College Preparatory Academy?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ceiba College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ceiba College Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy ranks #5,194 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ceiba College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ceiba College Preparatory Academy?
77.5% of students at Ceiba College Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (831) 786-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95076)
- 82,409
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95076; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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