How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ark Independent Studies | Soquel High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Soquel, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 56 | 1,074 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.6% | 25.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ark Independent Studies | Soquel High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.6% | 47.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.0% | 39.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 10.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ark Independent Studies | Soquel High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 298.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 98.2% | 20.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.