OCEAN GROVE CHARTER

Ocean Grove Charter is a public charter school that is part of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified school district, located in Boulder Creek, CA with about 2,394 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 96 teachers, Ocean Grove Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Ocean Grove Charter School (OGCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across several California counties. Operating under a personalized learning model, the school is designed for families who prefer homeschooling or independent study. It offers a flexible educational framework that allows parents and students to choose from a wide array of state-approved curriculum providers and elective programs, ensuring that the learning pace and style can be tailored to the individual needs of each child.

The school is structured around a partnership between families and credentialed teachers, who provide guidance, oversight, and support throughout the academic year. By emphasizing "educational choice," Ocean Grove enables students to participate in a diverse range of learning opportunities, from extracurricular enrichment activities to rigorous academic coursework, all while maintaining accountability to state standards. Based in Boulder Creek, the school functions as a non-classroom-based program, providing the structure of a traditional public education system with the autonomy and customization of a home-based environment.

For more information, contact Ocean Grove Charter at (530) 295-3566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.