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Santa Cruz County Court
High School · Santa Cruz County Office of Education
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Santa Cruz County Court
Santa Cruz County Court is a public high school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. The school serves approximately 24 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $106,040, where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 24 students, Santa Cruz County Court is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- 400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Website
- santacruz.k12.ca.us
- Phone
- (831) 466-5728
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 2 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Cruz County Court may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Pacific Collegiate Charter (rated 9.0/10, 2.2 miles away). Another option is Santa Cruz High (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Santa Cruz County Community (rated 6.2/10). 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 | 7.4 |
| Santa Cruz County Community Santa Cruz | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School Santa Cruz | 0.1 mi | — |
| Mission Hill Middle Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Westlake Elementary Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| 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 | 7.7 |
| Bay View Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| SPRING HILL-ADVANCED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SANTA CR Santa Cruz | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Alternative Family Education Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Costanoa Continuation High Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Ark Independent Studies Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Gault Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Pacific Collegiate Charter Santa Cruz | 2.2 mi | 9.0 |
| 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Santa Cruz County Court has a median household income of $106,040. It is a well-educated community where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,189,300, with a median rent of $2,356/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.1%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| ABC Secondary (Alternative) Cerritos, CA | — |
| ALLAIS SCHOOL Arcadia, CA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz County Court
What grades does Santa Cruz County Court serve?
Santa Cruz County Court serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Court?
Santa Cruz County Court has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Court?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Court is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Santa Cruz County Court?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Santa Cruz County Court has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Santa Cruz County Court a charter school?
No, Santa Cruz County Court is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Cruz County Court a Title I school?
No, Santa Cruz County Court is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Cruz County Court?
87.5% of students at Santa Cruz County Court 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
- City Safety
- High (3,203/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Santa Cruz). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 466-5728
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Santa Cruz County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 1,024
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $47,265
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