Centennial Independent Study

Serving 19 students in grades 1-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Centennial Independent Study's student population of 19 students has grown by 171% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
19 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Centennial Independent Study is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
<50%
59%
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(11-12)
<50%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
48%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial Independent Study and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
21%
5%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Centennial Independent Study and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Centennial Independent Study and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
25%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Centennial Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Centennial Independent Study?
19 students attend Centennial Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Centennial Independent Study students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Independent Study?
Centennial Independent Study has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Centennial Independent Study offer ?
Centennial Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Centennial Independent Study part of?
Centennial Independent Study is part of Golden Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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