Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Heritage Valley Independent Study's student population of 122 students has grown by 408% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heritage Valley Independent Study is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Valley Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Heritage Valley Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heritage Valley Independent Study?
122 students attend Heritage Valley Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Heritage Valley Independent Study students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Valley Independent Study?
Heritage Valley Independent Study has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage Valley Independent Study offer ?
Heritage Valley Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Heritage Valley Independent Study part of?
Heritage Valley Independent Study is part of Fillmore Unified School District.
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