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#6148 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Clara County Community
High School · Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Dr. MC213, San Jose, CA 95131
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,148 of 9,539
In San Jose
#141 of 223
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Santa Clara County Office of Education
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Santa Clara County Community
Santa Clara County Community is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Santa Clara County Office of Education. Santa Clara County Community serves approximately 106 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Clara County Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,148 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Santa Clara County Community show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 106 students, Santa Clara County Community 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 Santa Clara County Community 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.
Score Breakdown
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Santa Clara County Community — Students at Santa Clara County Community score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Santa Clara County Community Compares
See how Santa Clara County Community 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
1290 Ridder Park Dr. MC213, San Jose, CA 95131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Clara County Community may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Santa Clara County Court (rated 6.8/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is San Jose Conservation Corps Charter (rated 4.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Opportunity Youth Academy (rated 3.8/10), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County Court San Jose | 0.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Santa Clara County Special Education San Jose | 0.0 mi | 3.1 |
| Opportunity Youth Academy San Jose | 0.0 mi | 3.8 |
| Orchard Elementary San Jose | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter San Jose | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Challenger School - Berryessa San Jose | 0.9 mi | — |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary Milpitas | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Brooktree Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Vinci Park Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Stratford Milpitas Great Mall Milpitas | 1.9 mi | — |
| Stratford Preparatory Milpitas Milpitas | 2.0 mi | — |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Northwood Elementary San Jose | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Grant Elementary San Jose | 2.3 mi | 3.5 |
| LIFE CONNECTIONS CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER Milpitas | 2.5 mi | — |
| Cherrywood Elementary San Jose | 2.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Abram Agnew Elementary San Jose | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$170,128
Median Home Value
$1,134,200
Median Rent
$3,182/mo
Population
30,745
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
63.3%
Avg Commute
28.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
37.7
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| Eureka Community Eureka, CA | 5.7 |
| Six Rivers Charter High Arcata, CA | 5.7 |
| Twin Palms Continuation Blythe, CA | 5.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Clara County Community
What grades does Santa Clara County Community serve?
Santa Clara County Community serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Clara County Community?
Santa Clara County Community has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara County Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara County Community is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Clara County Community rank in CA?
Santa Clara County Community ranks #6,148 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Clara County Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Clara County Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Santa Clara County Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Clara County Community has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Clara County Community a charter school?
No, Santa Clara County Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Clara County Community a Title I school?
No, Santa Clara County Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Clara County Community?
60.4% of students at Santa Clara County Community qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 453-6968
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
Resources & Links
District
Santa Clara County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 1,408
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $174,947
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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