Santa Cruz County Special Education

About Santa Cruz County Special Education

Santa Cruz County Special Education is dedicated to providing a quality education to students with disabilities. We strive to ensure that each student is given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. We offer a variety of services to meet the individual needs of each student. Our team works with families to create a personalized education plan that includes instruction, therapies, and other supports. We also provide a range of support services such as counseling, transition planning, and behavior management. At Santa Cruz County Special Education, we believe in the importance of collaboration and communication. We work closely with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure that each student is receiving the best possible education. We strive to create a community of support and understanding for all of our students. We are committed to helping our students reach their goals and become successful, independent adults. With our dedication and commitment to excellence, we are confident that our students will have the skills and knowledge they need to reach their full potential.

Address:	400 Encinal St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone:	(831) 466-5700
Site:	santacruzcoe.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	96 students

Overview Santa Cruz County Special Education

Santa Cruz County Special Education serves 96 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Santa Cruz County Special Education placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Santa Cruz County Special Education

Santa Cruz County Special Education is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Santa Cruz County Special Education is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.