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Alternative Family Education

Santa Cruz, California · Grades K to 12 · Santa Cruz City High

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About Alternative Family Education

Alternative Family Education is a public school in Santa Cruz, California, serving kindergarten through grade 12. Enrollment was 110 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 27.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city. There are 42 other schools within 5 miles. Santa Cruz City High runs 9 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school.

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School facts

Address	840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone	(831) 429-3898
School district	Santa Cruz City High
Grades	K to 12
Students (2024-25)	110
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	4
Students per teacher	27.5
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Santa Cruz County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 063560007437). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Ark Independent StudiesPublic · Grades 6 to 12Santa Cruz · under 0.1 mi Costanoa Continuation HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Santa Cruz · under 0.1 mi Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-MonarchPublic · Grades K to 5Santa Cruz · 0.1 mi Branciforte MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Santa Cruz · 0.3 mi Gault ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Santa Cruz · 0.4 mi Santa Cruz Childrens SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 6Santa Cruz · 0.5 mi Holy Cross SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Santa Cruz · 0.9 mi Harbor HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Santa Cruz · 1.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Alternative Family Education serve?

Alternative Family Education serves kindergarten through grade 12.

How many students attend Alternative Family Education?

Alternative Family Education reported 110 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Family Education?

About 27.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 110 students and 4 teachers in federal data.

Is Alternative Family Education a public or charter school?

Alternative Family Education is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Alternative Family Education in?

Alternative Family Education is part of Santa Cruz City High. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/santa-cruz-city-high/

Where is Alternative Family Education located?

Alternative Family Education is at 840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062. The phone number is (831) 429-3898.

How many other schools are near Alternative Family Education?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Alternative Family Education in our directory.