Ark Independent Studies
Alternative School · Santa Cruz, CA
Ark Independent Studies is a alternative school school in Santa Cruz, California, serving grades 06–12 with 56 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 27.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 28 | 50% |
| White | 25 | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 5% |
| Total enrollment | 56 | 24M / 32F |
English Language Learners: 10 (18% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | . | 33.9% | — |
| Reading Proficiency | . | 48.7% | — |
| Science Proficiency | . | — | — |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 70-79% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 56 | 100% |
Contact & Location
840 North Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831)429-3898
http://bssc.sccs.net/schools/arkDistrict
Santa Cruz City HighOther Schools in District
- Costanoa Continuation High High
- Delta Charter High
- Harbor High High
- Santa Cruz High High
- Soquel High High
- Branciforte Middle Middle
- Mission Hill Middle Middle
- Alternative Family Education Other
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 95062) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
063560007869
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD