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Ocean Grove Charter

San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 16900 North Highway Nine, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

(530) 295-3566 · www.ogcs.org/

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10/10
#18
Rank 18 out of 337
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #20 · 94th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #20 · 94th percentile
Science10/10 · #10 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ocean Grove Charter is a statewide independent study program headquartered in the redwood-shaded mountain town of Boulder Creek, serving families across California who prefer a flexible, home-based learning path over a traditional classroom setting. With scores consistently near the top of the state in English, math, and science, it draws motivated, self-directed families who want strong academic structure without the rigid school-day routine. If you're raising kids in a place like the Santa Cruz Mountains — or anywhere in California where you value autonomy and a hands-on approach to learning — this program is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

1,719 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
629 (37%)
Hispanic
492 (29%)
Asian
182 (11%)
Multiple Races
161 (9%)
Other
255 (15%)

Key Indicators

English Learners94 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged469 (27%)
Students with Disabilities216 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,378
Enrollment
144.1
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
11.3
Administrators (FTE)
8.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

87.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #567 · 5th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.