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Ocean Alternative Education Center

984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ocean Alternative Education Center's student population of 84 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Alternative Education Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3907 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocean Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocean Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ocean Alternative Education Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ocean Alternative Education Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ocean Alternative Education Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ocean Alternative Education Center and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Ocean Alternative Education Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ocean Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ocean Alternative Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Ocean Alternative Education Center is ranked #3907 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ocean Alternative Education Center often compared to?
Ocean Alternative Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Tierra Pacifica Charter, Rio Del Mar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocean Alternative Education Center?
84 students attend Ocean Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ocean Alternative Education Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Alternative Education Center?
Ocean Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ocean Alternative Education Center offer ?
Ocean Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ocean Alternative Education Center part of?
Ocean Alternative Education Center is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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