At a glance
Reported students
77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High: 77 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
22.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 82
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High
Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Santa Cruz. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Santa Cruz City High. NCES reports 77 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.8:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (19.5%). English learners represent 20.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 45.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High
- 1How do the reported 22.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 45.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.28
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic74%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Cruz City High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ark Independent Studies
High · Grades 06–12
56 reported students
Delta Charter
High · Grades 09–12
113 reported students
Harbor High
High · Grades 09–12
1,013 reported students
Soquel High
High · Grades 09–12
1,074 reported students
Santa Cruz High
High · Grades 09–12
1,093 reported students
Alternative Family Education
Other · Grades KG–12
110 reported students
Public schools near Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Independent Studies High · Santa Cruz City High | 06–12 | 56 | under 0.1 mi |
| Harbor High High · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 1,013 | 1.2 mi |
| Santa Cruz High High · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 1,093 | 1.3 mi |
| Santa Cruz County ROP High · Santa Cruz County ROP | 10–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Santa Cruz County Court High · Santa Cruz County Office of Education | 07–12 | 20 | 1.5 mi |
| Santa Cruz County Community High · Santa Cruz County Office of Education | 07–12 | 730 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High
What grades does Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High serve?
Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Santa Cruz City High.
How many students attend Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High?
Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High reported 77 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 82 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High?
The calculated ratio is 22.8:1, based on 77 students and 3.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Cruz City High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High in?
Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High is part of Santa Cruz City High, based in Santa Cruz, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ark Independent Studies (under 0.1 mi), Harbor High (1.2 mi), Santa Cruz High (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.