Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District

District Spending

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District spends $25,990 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 38% on instruction, and 61% on support services.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 22% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District serves 16% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.