Ark Independent Studies
Alternative Schools of ChoiceGrades 6–12Active
840 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1028
(831) 429-3898
Overall Score (2024-25)
↓ 5.6 ptsvs 2023-2465
out of 100
AverageTop 30% statewideData completeness: 75%
Academic Achievement55
CA avg
Academic Growth92
CA avg
School Climate50
CA avg
College/Career Readiness60
CA avg
Score reflects percentile ranking among same-type schools. How is this calculated?
Test Scores (2024-25)
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards on CAASPP/CAST.
English Language Arts53.3%
CA avg 48.8%
Mathematics13.3%
CA avg 34.6%
Science / CAST (2024-25)26.3%
CA avg 32.7%
By Grade
| Grade | ELA % | Math % | Science % | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | — | — | — | 0 |
| 11 | 53.3% | 13.3% | — | 15 |
Enrollment & Demographics (2024-25)
56
Total Students
41.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1%
English Learners
Staff (2024-25)
19.3:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Graduation Rates (2024-25)
↓ 5.2%88.6%
Graduation Rate
16.1%
Met UC/CSU Reqs
11.4%
Dropout Rate
Chronic Absenteeism (2024-25)
↑ 11.0%32.3%
Chronically Absent
93
Students Tracked
Historical Trends
Year-over-year performance data from official CDE records.
Composite Score
ELA Proficiency %
Math Proficiency %
Science / CAST %
Graduation Rate %
Chronic Absenteeism Rate %
Total Enrollment
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Data sourced from the California Department of Education. CDS Code: 44698234430096. Academic Year: 2023-24 – 2024-25.