2023 Best Charter Schools in Santa Cruz County

• Santa Cruz County Office of Education, CA•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  93 reviews

Freshman: Although I still have many more years of education left to fulfill here at PCS, I'm loving the journey so far. PCS is a welcoming community that accepts students of all skill levels and supports them throughout their high school journey, encouraging them to excel in all of their classes. Its rigorous environment is beneficial to everyone in the classroom and motivates each and every student to push themselves to learn and grow. The teachers here are some of the most intelligent, understanding, and inspirational human beings on the planet, and are willing to work with you through your personal challenges until you procure greatness. I wouldn't be happier going to high school anywhere else.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 549

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Boulder Creek, CA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  27 reviews

Senior: I had to write logs and turn in samples, but considering that’s all I had to do to prove I was learning, it was wonderful! I was able to do so many fun field-trips and classes like ballet or Irish step dance I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise, because of the money it gave us in the form of school funds. I also got to meet so many other people like me! Honestly, I don’t think there’s anything I’d really change. I’d like it if it was more open with its restrictions, there were some things I was not allowed to do because of a health clash. But the ESes are very nice!... Read 27 reviews

• grade A

• Students 3,265

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Live Oak Elementary School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• Students 155

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Santa Cruz City High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  11 reviews

Niche User: Delta was extremely unique. The Real World Linked Learning pilot program was the most intriguing and engaging program that I have ever attended, and fully integrated students in the intricacies of college and working life. The teachers were kind and ready to assist at any available opportunity, and supported students who struggled by working to find a solution that fit the student. It is situated right next to a sheriff's office on a college campus, and is therefore extremely safe and secluded.... Read 11 reviews

• grade B

• Students 109

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Watsonville, CA•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  82 reviews

Senior: On the day I first attended Ceiba, I was really nervous about being part of an academic community. I had no friends, and I was worried that I would not fit in with the other students. I also suffered from Autism, which made my social skills weak. Luckily, most of the kids welcomed me to Ceiba, and soon after, I felt excited to learn. Over the years, I got to learn more about my classmates and teachers. They were all very nice, and we loved our school. Ceiba has helped me learn how to socialize with others and help learn to be independent. Although there were times that were pretty rough, I managed to get through the difficulties and prepare for college. I am about to graduate 12th grade, and I will always remember Ceiba for being the best school I have ever gone to. I will also remember the teachers and classmates that I will always remember for the rest of my life!... Read 82 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 533

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Pajaro Valley Unified School District, CA•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: I wish I would have went to this high school from the beginning it really fit into my work schedule as I got older. Everything was just amazing!... Read 6 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 205

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Pajaro Valley Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade C+

• Students 259

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Pajaro Valley Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

• grade C

• Students 675

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Pajaro Valley Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade C

• Students 398

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, CA•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  11 reviews

Niche User: Coast Redwood High School provides flexibility!... Read 11 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 303

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Watsonville, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 220

• Student-teacher ratio 28:1

• Santa Cruz County Office of Education, CA•

• 12

• grade unavailable

• Students 118

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Pajaro Valley Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: At Diamond Technology Institute We are a school that is a hands-on school and is project-based. I enjoy going to this school because we had a few field trips to colleges before we entered the pandemic. A few things that I would like to change is that we could get a bigger we er campus with more teachers and also get more stuff around our school so that we can get open campus lunch I would also like it if we could go on better fields trips and also I would like it if we could have sports and also school dances without having to go to a different high school and get a guess pass to go but that the school dances each person would pay like 10 dollars and that would go for trips even if it's for a senior trip or other field trips. One last thing that I would like to say about Diamond Technology institute is that I like the atmosphere of this school since it's very engaging and inclusive of everyone.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 60

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1