Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District is located in Santa Cruz, CA and includes 4 schools that serve 1,219 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School District spends $32,416 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 36% on instruction, and 64% 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 21 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, 19% 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 13% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.