Ocean Alternative Education Center

984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

oc-losd-ca.schoolloop.com

84 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ocean Alternative Education Center, located in Santa Cruz, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Santa Cruz City Schools district. The center is designed to provide flexible and personalized learning pathways for students who may not thrive in traditional, comprehensive high school settings. By focusing on individualized instruction, the school aims to support students in completing their graduation requirements while addressing their unique social, emotional, and academic needs.

The school is part of a broader network of alternative programs intended to foster a supportive community where students can regain academic momentum. Through its commitment to a smaller, more intimate learning environment, the Ocean Alternative Education Center emphasizes student engagement and individualized goal-setting. It serves as a vital resource for the local community, offering an inclusive space that prioritizes student success and pathways to post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

4.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Alternative Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
52 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
21 (25.0 %)
Two or More
6 (7.1 %)
American Indian
3 (3.6 %)
Black
1 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Live Oak Elementary
Phone:	(831)475-0767
Website:	http://oc-losd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 16