Ocean Alternative Education Center

984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 74 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ocean Alternative Education Center's student population of 74 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
74 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Year Founded
1995
School Motto
Together We are An Ocean

School Rankings

Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Alternative Education Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3791 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-39%
34%
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45-49%
47%
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21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
50%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Ocean Alternative Education Center is ranked #3791 out of 9,523 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
74 students attend Ocean Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ocean Alternative Education Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (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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