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Ceiba College Preparatory Academy

215 Locust St., Watsonville, CA, 95076

About Ceiba College Preparatory Academy

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is a well-known public charter high school in Watsonville, California, that serves students in grades 9–12. It has about 500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1. It is one of the best schools in the area. The school is known for having a tough college-prep curriculum, with an Advanced Placement® program that 44% of students take part in and SAT and ACT test prep. This school has a diverse student body, encompassing various backgrounds and interests. 98% of them are minorities, and 78% are considered to be low-income. The academy is known for its high academic standards, with a 72% proficiency rate in reading and an 11% proficiency rate in mathematics. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $850,000. People love the school because it has high standards and a welcoming culture. Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is one of the most well-known schools because it is dedicated to helping students do well in school and preparing a wide range of students for the transition to college, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Contact Information

Address

215 Locust St., Watsonville, CA, 95076

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Phone

(831) 786-2100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 72% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
507
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5744 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ceiba College Preparatory Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.97%
Asian 0.99%
Hispanic 96.25%
Black 0.2%
Two+ Races 0.39%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.97%
Asian
0.99%
Hispanic
96.25%
Black
0.2%
Two+ Races
0.39%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 507
54.24%
275 Female
45.56%
231 Male

Student Population

507 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

253 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy recently reached a huge milestone: all three parties agreed to a tripartite agreement that lets the school stay at its current Watsonville campus until 2044. In addition to this long-term stability, the school has a high graduation rate (over 98%) and continues to honor its students at the annual Senior Sunrise and College Acceptance events. The campus is also still a lively place for extracurricular activities. It recently hosted its "Old Hollywood" Prom and a competitive sports season in which the Spartans' basketball and soccer teams stood out.

FAQ

Q1. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q2. What does Ceiba College Preparatory Academy teach?

Ans. Ceiba College Preparatory Academy has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does Ceiba College Preparatory Academy encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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