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#5928 of 9,539 schools in CA
Delta Charter
High School · Santa Cruz City High · Aptos, CA
A Santa Cruz City High charter high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6500 Soquel Dr. Bldg. 1190, Aptos, CA 95003
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Delta Charter score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 18% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delta Charter 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,990
Median home value
$1,154,000
Median rent
$2,548/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seacliff AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Soquel HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
| Merit AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Aptos HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,316 | 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.
Santa Cruz City High
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delta Charter is listed in Santa Cruz City High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delta Charter
Delta Charter is a public high school in Aptos, CA, part of Santa Cruz City High, serving approximately 116 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,928 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delta Charter
What grades does Delta Charter serve?
Delta Charter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Delta Charter?
Delta Charter has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Charter is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta Charter rank in CA?
Delta Charter ranks #5,928 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Delta Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Delta Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Delta Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta Charter has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Delta Charter a charter school?
Yes, Delta Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Delta Charter a Title I school?
No, Delta Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta Charter?
38.8% of students at Delta Charter 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (831) 477-5212
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95003)
- 24,708
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 95003; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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