SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CAREER ADVANCEMENT CHARTER
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is a public charter high school that is part of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education school district, located in Freedom, CA with about 48 students. With about 3 teachers, Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Career Advancement Charter (CAC) is an alternative educational program operated by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, specifically designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Serving students aged 16 to 24, the school focuses on re-engaging youth who may have dropped out or fallen behind in credits. By offering a flexible, personalized approach to learning, the charter provides a second chance for students to earn their high school diploma or equivalency while simultaneously building a foundation for their future professional lives.
A core component of the CAC model is its integration of academic instruction with career technical education (CTE) and work-readiness training. Students receive individualized attention through small class sizes and personalized learning plans that accommodate their unique life circumstances. In addition to core coursework, the program emphasizes the development of practical job skills, industry certifications, and career exploration. This holistic approach aims to ensure that students not only complete their secondary education but also transition successfully into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the local workforce.
For more information, contact Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter at (831) 466-5870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Freedom, CA 95076
(831) 466-5870
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CAREER ADVANCEMENT CHARTER is a public Charter school in Freedom, CA with about 48 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Santa Cruz County Office of Education - District:
- Santa Cruz County Office of Education
- Total Students:
- 48
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 48 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.4%
- White
- 31.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Female
- 27.1%
- Male
- 72.9%
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.