How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ark Independent Studies | Costanoa Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 56 | 77 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.2:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.1% | 57.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ark Independent Studies | Costanoa Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.6% | 19.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.0% | 74.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ark Independent Studies | Costanoa Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 82:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.8% | 83.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.