Ceiba College Preparatory Academy

260 West Riverside Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 501 students in grades 6-12, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy's student population of 501 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2015
Colors
Blue and White
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Average Class Size
20 students

School Rankings

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy 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 Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is 0.06, which is less 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)
#4689 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
24%
34%
47%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
White
2%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Spartans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is ranked #4689 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ceiba College Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Diamond Technology Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ceiba College Preparatory Academy?
501 students attend Ceiba College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ceiba College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy part of?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is part of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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