Ark Independent Studies
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz City High
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898Official website ↗NCES ID 063560007869Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 52 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 46.2% | ▼ 18.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.9% | 44.2% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 7.7% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.34M in zip 95062 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ark Independent Studies
- –Costanoa Career Prep Continuation HighSanta Cruz City High · 0 mi awayCompare
- #601Harbor HighSanta Cruz City High · 1.2 mi away601st of 1,528
ELA 60% · Math 26%Compare - #234Santa Cruz HighSanta Cruz City High · 1.2 mi away234th of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 51%Compare - –Santa Cruz County CourtSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 1.4 mi awayCompare
- #1214Santa Cruz County CommunitySanta Cruz County Office of Education · 1.4 mi away1,214th of 1,528
ELA 31% · Math 6%Compare - –Santa Cruz County ROPSanta Cruz County ROP · 1.4 mi awayCompare
- #66Pacific Collegiate CharterSanta Cruz County Office of Education · 2.9 mi away · charter66th of 1,528
ELA 86% · Math 64%Compare - #343Soquel HighSanta Cruz City High · 3.2 mi away343rd of 1,528
ELA 72% · Math 34%Compare
What school district is Ark Independent Studies in?
Ark Independent Studies is part of the Santa Cruz City High district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Ark Independent Studies a good school?
Ark Independent Studies does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Ark Independent Studies?
White 46%, Hispanic 44%, Two or more races 8%, Black 2% (52 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ark Independent Studies cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95062 is $1.34M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.