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Impact 5: Education Attainment and Workforce Readiness

The community indicators on this page provide an overview of how Santa Cruz County residents are doing in key areas of this community impact. This helps us understand how our community is doing overall, and whether particular people or areas in the county are experiencing greater challenges or hardships that need to be addressed. To learn more about any community indicator, click See More Data. 
Indicators

On-time High School Graduation

This indicator shows the percentage of students who graduate high school within four years of their first enrollment in 9th grade.
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High School Graduation

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 86.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 87.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 84.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 86.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 87.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 84.5%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (86.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (86.9%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (86.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (86.9%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 86.2% which is lower and worse. Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 86.2% which is lower and worse.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Technical Skill Attainment

 
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Highest Level of Education Attained

The college experience develops cognitive skills, and allows learning about a wide range of subjects, people, cultures, and communities. Having a degree also opens up career opportunities in a variety of fields, and is often the prerequisite to a higher-paying job.
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Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 88.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 88.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 88.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 88.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.5%.
People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 42.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 42.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (84.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 88.7% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (84.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 88.7% which is higher and better.
People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Un/Employment by Field of Study

 
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Workforce Retention

 
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Workforce Readiness for Future Industry Needs

 
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