Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Santa Cruz County Special Education 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 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% 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
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Santa Cruz County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Cruz County Special Education's student population of 105 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Cruz County Special Education 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 Special Education is 0.65, which is more 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
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 Special Education's ranking?
Santa Cruz County Special Education is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Cruz County Special Education often compared to?
Santa Cruz County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like San Mateo County Special Education by visitors of our site.
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 Special Education?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education?
105 students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Santa Cruz County Special Education students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Cruz County Special Education?
Santa Cruz County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz County Special Education offer ?
Santa Cruz County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Santa Cruz County Special Education part of?
Santa Cruz County Special Education is part of Santa Cruz County Office Of Education School District.
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