Ark Independent Studies
PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 429-3898 · Part of Santa Cruz City High School District
Students
56
Students per teacher
27:1
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Setting
City
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Ark Independent Studies
- Larger classes: 27:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.3% since 2020
- No state test scores published for this school yet
Location
Directions ↗
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 93
Grade 1010
Grade 1114
Grade 1229
Enrollment over time
76’20
86’21
47’22
52’23
56’24
Down 26.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 50%White 45%Two or more races 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
What neighbors say
No ratings yet. Be the first neighbor to rate it.
Parents talk
Conversations in Town Square that mention Ark Independent Studies.
Other schools in Santa Cruz City High School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts. The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.