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Scope Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data from the California Dept. of Education (CAASPP, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates). They are not official CDE ratings and should not be the sole basis for school decisions. See methodology.
School overview
College & career readiness
Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports
Dashboard indicators
How this school's scores changed from last year to this year
Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024
Student demographics
Performance breakdown
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Exceeded Standard | 5.7% |
| Met Standard | 14.0% |
| Below Standard | 80.3% |
Score Factors
What other rankings don't show you
Most rating sites report "20% proficient" for Santa Cruz County Community and stop there. Here's what that number hides:
5.7% of students exceeded standard while 14.0% met it. That exceeded rate is 10.1 points below the state average of 15.7%. The 3 nearby schools within ~3 miles average 18.0% exceeded — 12.4 points higher. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" can reveal how much a school's curriculum challenges students beyond proficiency.
The graduation rate is 78.9%. 4.2% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility. 38.3% of graduates go on to college within a year.
Chronic absenteeism is 15.0%, better than the state average of 34.3%.
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Key metrics
ELA scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | — | — | — | — |
| 8th | 11 | 0.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 11th | 167 | 9.0% | 23.9% | 32.9% |
Math scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | — | — | — | — |
| 8th | 12 | 0.0% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 11th | 173 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
Estimated K-12 PathEstimate
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Nearby schools
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 43.9
Nearby Elementary Schools
5 within ~3 mi · avg 66.1
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 64.2
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
Data source: California Department of Education (2025 test year) · How we score · Explore all schools · Blog