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
Santa Cruz’s School Grade A− better than 78% of California school districts
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 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.3% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
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 2020–21.
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.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Ark Independent Studies from Santa Cruz families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.