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#7036 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
High School · Santa Cruz County Office of Education
229 Green Valley Rd., Freedom, CA 95076
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
20.9:1
Score
5.2
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
20.9:1
Score
5.2
Grades
12th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,036 of 9,539
In Freedom
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
High School in Freedom · grades 12th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is a public high school in Freedom, CA, part of Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter serves approximately 167 students, and covers grades 12th-12th, and has a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,036 of 9,539 schools in CA.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 167 students, Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter 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.
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter runs 20.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter Compares
See how Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
229 Green Valley Rd., Freedom, CA 95076
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Diamond Technology Institute (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Watsonville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, New School Community Day (rated 6.2/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Watsonville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Freedom, see our Freedom schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Charter Watsonville | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville | 0.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Amesti Elementary Watsonville | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Freedom Elementary Freedom | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| H. A. Hyde Elementary Watsonville | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Diamond Technology Institute Watsonville | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Starlight Elementary Watsonville | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Rolling Hills Middle Watsonville | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Calabasas Elementary Watsonville | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary Watsonville | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| New School Community Day Watsonville | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Landmark Elementary Watsonville | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Mintie White Elementary Watsonville | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Moreland Notre Dame Watsonville | 1.7 mi | — |
| MORELAND NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Watsonville | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| E. A. Hall Middle Watsonville | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Radcliff Elementary Watsonville | 2.0 mi | 3.4 |
| Lakeview Middle Watsonville | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Ann Soldo Elementary Watsonville | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
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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| Aurora High (Continuation) Calexico, CA | 5.2 |
| Bert Corona Charter High Pacoima, CA | 5.2 |
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| Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High Hayward, CA | 5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
What grades does Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter serve?
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter?
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter rank in CA?
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter ranks #7,036 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter a charter school?
Yes, Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter a Title I school?
No, Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter?
15.6% of students at Santa Cruz County Career Advancement 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 15.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (831) 466-5697
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
Resources & Links
District
Santa Cruz County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 1,024
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $47,265
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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