Ark Independent Studies School
840 North Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 429-3410
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 67
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 67 high school students from grades 9-12
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 67
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 3.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 22.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 31 (46.3%)
- Females: 36 (53.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 1 (1.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 9 (13.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 10 (14.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | - | - |
Asian | 1 | 1.5% |
Hispanic | 19 | 28.4% |
White | 44 | 65.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 2 | 3.0% |
10th Grade | 8 | 11.9% |
11th Grade | 27 | 40.3% |
12th Grade | 30 | 44.8% |
Graduates Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
93.3%
District:
94.5%
State:
78.6%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
25.0%
District:
20.7%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 100.0%
Number of Certificated Staff: 4.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 24.8
Average Age
School:
51.5
District:
50.9
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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