Public Schools
Santa Cruz County is 441 square miles in size, with four cities and a large unincorporated county area. There are 12 school districts within the county, with a total of 75 schools. Local surveys indicate that 52 percent of high school students complete college education courses, and 56 percent of parents say they are very satisfied with their children's education. Santa Cruz County is also home to Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz County has a higher percentage of individuals with advance degrees than compared with state and national averages.
Public School Districts
Santa Cruz City Schools - Seabright Neighborhood, 15 minute commute to Dominican Hospital Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Aptos Neighborhood, 15 minute commute to Dominican Hospital Pajaro Valley Unified School District - Watsonville Neighborhood, 30 minute commute to Dominican Hospital Scotts Valley Unified School District - Scotts Valley Neighborhood, 20 minute commute to Dominican Hospital Soquel Union Elementary School District - Capitola Neighborhood, 15 minute commute to Dominican Hospital
More About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Learn more, www.santacruz.k12.ca.us
United Way of Santa Cruz produces a detailed survey every year called the Community Assessment Project. The CAP report focuses on community goals in the areas of education, economy, health, natural environment, public safety and social environment. For more information, click www.santacruzcountycap.org
The Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council
www.santacruz.org
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, a local newspaper
www.santacruzsentinel.com
