Average
#3802 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Santa Cruz County Community
High School · Santa Cruz County Office of Education
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Enrollment
733
Student-Teacher
23.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
733
Student-Teacher
23.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,802 of 9,539
In Santa Cruz
#11 of 25
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Santa Cruz County Community
Santa Cruz County Community is a public high school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Santa Cruz County Community serves approximately 733 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Cruz County Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,802 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Santa Cruz County Community show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz County Community runs 23.6:1 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.
Score Breakdown
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Santa Cruz County Community — Students at Santa Cruz County Community score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Santa Cruz County Community Compares
See how Santa Cruz 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
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Cruz County Community may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Pacific Collegiate Charter (rated 9.4/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Santa Cruz High (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ark Independent Studies (rated 4.9/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Santa Cruz, see our Santa Cruz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County Special Education Santa Cruz | 0.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Court Santa Cruz | 0.0 mi | — |
| Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School Santa Cruz | 0.1 mi | — |
| Mission Hill Middle Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Westlake Elementary Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Holy Cross Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | — |
| Santa Cruz High Santa Cruz | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Bay View Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| SPRING HILL-ADVANCED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SANTA CR Santa Cruz | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Alternative Family Education Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Costanoa Continuation High Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Ark Independent Studies Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Gault Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Pacific Collegiate Charter Santa Cruz | 2.2 mi | 9.4 |
| Santa Cruz Children's School Santa Cruz | 1.9 mi | — |
| SANTA CRUZ CHILDRENS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,040
Median Home Value
$1,189,300
Median Rent
$2,356/mo
Population
46,024
College Educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51.9%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
36.5
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| Bear River High Grass Valley, CA | 6.9 |
| Big Bear High Big Bear Lake, CA | 6.9 |
| Escalon High Escalon, CA | 6.9 |
| Stockton Collegiate International Secondary Stockton, CA | 6.9 |
| West Adams Preparatory High Los Angeles, CA | 6.9 |
| Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville, CA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz County Community
What grades does Santa Cruz County Community serve?
Santa Cruz County Community serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Community?
Santa Cruz County Community has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Community is 23.6:1. 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 Community rank in CA?
Santa Cruz County Community ranks #3,802 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Cruz County Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Cruz County Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Cruz County Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Cruz County Community has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Cruz County Community a charter school?
No, Santa Cruz County Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Cruz County Community a Title I school?
No, Santa Cruz County Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Cruz County Community?
50.9% of students at Santa Cruz 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 733
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (831) 466-5728
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
Resources & Links
District
Santa Cruz County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 1,024
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $47,265
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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