Delta Charter
Aptos, CA · Santa Cruz City High
Regular public school · Charter · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, midsize
1,268th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
6500 Soquel Dr. Bldg 500, Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 477-5212Official website ↗NCES ID 063560006664Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Delta Charter 1,268th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 78 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 116 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.0% | 61.2% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.9% | 30.2% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 95003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Delta Charter
- #343Soquel HighSanta Cruz City High · 1.8 mi away343rd of 1,528
ELA 72% ▲48 · Math 34% ▲32Compare - #710Aptos HighPajaro Valley Unified · 3.5 mi away710th of 1,528
ELA 46% ▲22 · Math 31% ▲29Compare - #601Harbor HighSanta Cruz City High · 3.8 mi away601st of 1,528
ELA 60% ▲36 · Math 26% ▲24Compare - –Ark Independent StudiesSanta Cruz City High · 4.9 mi awayCompare
- –Costanoa Career Prep Continuation HighSanta Cruz City High · 4.9 mi awayCompare
- #1485Renaissance High ContinuationPajaro Valley Unified · 6 mi away1,485th of 1,528
ELA 5% ▼19 · Math 2% =Compare - #234Santa Cruz HighSanta Cruz City High · 6 mi away234th of 1,528
ELA 69% ▲45 · Math 51% ▲49Compare - –Santa Cruz County CourtSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 6.3 mi awayCompare
What school district is Delta Charter in?
Delta Charter is part of the Santa Cruz City High district in Aptos, California.
Is Delta Charter a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Delta Charter 1,268th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Delta Charter?
White 61%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (116 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Delta Charter cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95003 is $1.35M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.