SANTA CRUZ COUNTY COMMUNITY

Santa Cruz County Community is a Title I public high school that is part of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education school district, located in Santa Cruz, CA with about 637 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Santa Cruz County Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

The Santa Cruz County Community School, located at 400 Encinal St. in Santa Cruz, is an alternative educational program operated by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE). Unlike traditional neighborhood high schools, this facility is designed to serve students who may require a more specialized or supportive learning environment. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic intervention, and personal growth, providing a path toward graduation for students who have faced challenges in conventional school settings or who need a non-traditional approach to succeed.

The school emphasizes a small-class-size model and personalized attention to help students navigate their coursework effectively. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators and students, the program aims to build essential life skills, improve academic outcomes, and ensure that every student has a clear post-secondary plan. As part of the broader Santa Cruz County Office of Education network, the Community School is deeply integrated into the local educational system, providing students with access to a variety of resources, vocational support, and counseling services tailored to their individual needs.

For more information, contact Santa Cruz County Community at (831) 466-5728 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.