CYPRESS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Cypress Charter High is a public charter high school that is part of the Live Oak Elementary school district, located in Santa Cruz, CA with about 140 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Cypress Charter High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cypress Charter High School, located in Santa Cruz, California, is an alternative educational institution that operates under the Santa Cruz City Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, non-traditional learning environment. By maintaining a small-school setting, Cypress fosters a close-knit community where teachers can provide individualized attention and mentorship, helping students who might be struggling in a conventional high school setting to get back on track toward graduation and college or career readiness.
The school’s curriculum is centered on project-based learning and a competency-based approach, which encourages students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios rather than relying solely on traditional testing. Because it is a charter school, Cypress emphasizes flexibility and student-centered instruction, allowing for a unique academic experience that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous core requirements. Through this specialized framework, Cypress Charter High strives to empower students to build academic confidence, develop essential life skills, and successfully transition into post-secondary life.
For more information, contact Cypress Charter High at (831) 477-0302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4176
(831) 477-0302
CYPRESS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Santa Cruz, CA with about 140 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Live Oak Elementary - District:
- Live Oak Elementary
- Total Students:
- 140
- Teachers:
- 9.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 140 students
- White
- 69.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 60.7%
- Male
- 39.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.