About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Live Oak Elementary
Cypress Charter High School is located in Santa Cruz, CA and is in Live Oak Elementary School District. It is a charter school that serves 155 students in grades 9-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Cypress Charter High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cypress Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Cypress Charter High School had an API growth score of 756 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cypress Charter High School's 2012 base score was 756the school meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Cypress Charter High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cypress Charter High School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Cypress Charter High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cypress Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Cypress Charter High School had an API growth score of 756 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cypress Charter High School's 2012 base score was 756the school meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Cypress Charter High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cypress Charter High School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
2039 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| The Bay School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Santa Cruz County Rop High School 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Santa Cruz County Court 1.9 miles | n/a |
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Cypress Charter High School
I Hated school up until I found Cypress. I was not doing well at Santa Cruz High School, so my parents gave me a choice of two smaller schools. I choose this one, However it was not how I expected it to be. I had low expectation when I came to this school. The outcome of going to this school for 11th and 12th grade was beyond great! This school has changed my life forever. The teachers actually CARE about THE STUDENTS. Let's say you're a little bit of a trouble maker? They don't say whatever after a month. They try every possibility to try and help you succeed here. The teacher's are amazing. They each have there own special way of teaching which works very well. Oh don't let me get started on the principle. Les Forster our principle is by far the best principle I have ever had. I have had many principle's because I and my Family used to live in New York City and Santa Cruz, each half of the year. Now we only live here. Les is a hard working, non stop thinking, and kind person. He has practically build the school, not only with his manual labor, but with his heart. He has a special attachment to the school that most principles do not have. I came from Santa Cruz High getting low C's and D's. I will be coming out graduating with A's and B's. You are allowed to be yourself, and not have to worry about what others think of you. You are accepted. Well that is all I have to say(not really but I don't want to take all of your time up). I recommend looking into this school if you are in search of one.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 155
38%
62%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Cypress Charter High School had 21% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
61%
Hispanic
21%
Two or More Races
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Black
1%
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Live Oak Elementary District Spending
$8,900Per Pupil
The Live Oak Elementary spends $8,900 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Live Oak Elementary District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Cypress Charter High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
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