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#5123 of 9,539 schools in CA
New School Community Day
High School · Pajaro Valley Unified
165 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
6.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
6.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,123 of 9,539
In Watsonville
#5 of 27
public schools
In district
#8 of 33
Pajaro Valley Unified
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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New School Community Day
High School in Watsonville · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About New School Community Day
New School Community Day is a public high school in Watsonville, CA, part of Pajaro Valley Unified. New School Community Day serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. New School Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,123 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for New School Community Day show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 40 students, New School Community Day is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at New School Community Day sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
73% of students at New School Community Day were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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New School Community Day — Students at New School Community Day score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 19 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How New School Community Day Compares
See how New School Community Day performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
165 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New School Community Day may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Diamond Technology Institute (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pajaro Valley High (rated 6.1/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy (rated 6.1/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Watsonville, see our Watsonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark Elementary Watsonville | 0.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Starlight Elementary Watsonville | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Diamond Technology Institute Watsonville | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Rolling Hills Middle Watsonville | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| H. A. Hyde Elementary Watsonville | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Pajaro Valley High Watsonville | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Radcliff Elementary Watsonville | 0.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Freedom Elementary Freedom | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| MORELAND NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Watsonville | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Moreland Notre Dame Watsonville | 1.0 mi | — |
| Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Watsonville | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Watsonville Prep Hollister | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville | 1.3 mi | — |
| Mintie White Elementary Watsonville | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Watsonville High Watsonville | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| PVUSD Virtual Academy Watsonville | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter Freedom | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| E. A. Hall Middle Watsonville | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95076 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,685
Median Home Value
$767,200
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
Population
82,409
College Educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
27.8 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
36.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New School Community Day
What grades does New School Community Day serve?
New School Community Day serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New School Community Day?
New School Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New School Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at New School Community Day is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New School Community Day rank in CA?
New School Community Day ranks #5,123 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New School Community Day's MySchoolScout rating?
New School Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 New School Community Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New School Community Day has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New School Community Day a charter school?
No, New School Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New School Community Day a Title I school?
No, New School Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New School Community Day?
97.5% of students at New School Community Day qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.5%
- Phone
- (831) 761-6140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
Resources & Links
District
Pajaro Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 17,013
- Schools in District
- 34
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,409
- District Rank
- #8 of 33
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