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Ark Independent Studies

Santa Cruz, California · Grades 6 to 12 · Santa Cruz City High

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About Ark Independent Studies

Ark Independent Studies is a public school in Santa Cruz, California, serving grades 6 through 12. Enrollment was 56 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Santa Cruz. With about 2.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 26.7 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 42 other schools within 5 miles. Santa Cruz City High runs 9 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. The surrounding area is classified as a small city.

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School facts

Address	840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone	(831) 429-3898
School district	Santa Cruz City High
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	56
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	2.1
Students per teacher	26.7
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Santa Cruz County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 063560007869). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Costanoa Continuation HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Santa Cruz · under 0.1 mi Alternative Family EducationPublic · Grades K to 12Santa Cruz · under 0.1 mi Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-MonarchPublic · Grades K to 5Santa Cruz · 0.1 mi Branciforte MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Santa Cruz · 0.3 mi Gault ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Santa Cruz · 0.4 mi Santa Cruz Childrens SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 6Santa Cruz · 0.5 mi Holy Cross SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Santa Cruz · 0.9 mi Harbor HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Santa Cruz · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ark Independent Studies serve?

Ark Independent Studies serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Ark Independent Studies?

Ark Independent Studies reported 56 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ark Independent Studies?

About 26.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 56 students and 2.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Ark Independent Studies a public or charter school?

Ark Independent Studies is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ark Independent Studies in?

Ark Independent Studies is part of Santa Cruz City High. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/santa-cruz-city-high/

Where is Ark Independent Studies located?

Ark Independent Studies is at 840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062. The phone number is (831) 429-3898.

How many other schools are near Ark Independent Studies?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Ark Independent Studies in our directory.