Serving 20 students in grades 7-12, Santa Cruz County Court ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz County Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Cruz County Court's student population of 20 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Back to basics.
School Rankings
Santa Cruz County Court ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Cruz County Court is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz County Court's ranking?
Santa Cruz County Court is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Court?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Court is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Court?
20 students attend Santa Cruz County Court.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Santa Cruz County Court students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Cruz County Court?
Santa Cruz County Court has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz County Court offer ?
Santa Cruz County Court offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Santa Cruz County Court part of?
Santa Cruz County Court is part of Santa Cruz County Office Of Education School District.
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