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Ark Independent Studies

Santa Cruz, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 6–12
bssc.sccs.net/schools/ark840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062(831) 429-3898
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

15 students tested

53.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 56.3% did.

  • Exceeded26.7%
  • Met26.7%
  • Nearly met26.7%
  • Not met20.0%

Math

15 students tested

13.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 20.0% did.

  • Exceeded6.7%
  • Met6.7%
  • Nearly met40.0%
  • Not met46.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year9299
Suspended in or out of school1.1% · 11.0% · 1
Suspensions21
Violence with injury20
Violence without injury01
Weapons00
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall8652
Suspended out of school0.0% · 01.9% · 1
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 01.9% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

32.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted8093
Chronically absent21.3% · 1732.3% · 30

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Small

Enrollment

52 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino44.2%
x
White46.2%
x
Black or African American1.9%
x
Asian0.0%
x
Two or More Races7.7%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 063560007869

District
Santa Cruz City High
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
52 students
Teachers (FTE)
2.4

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