Serving 66 students in grades 9-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palomar High Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Palomar High Independent Study is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Palomar High Independent Study?
66 students attend Palomar High Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Palomar High Independent Study students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palomar High Independent Study?
Palomar High Independent Study has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palomar High Independent Study offer ?
Palomar High Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palomar High Independent Study part of?
Palomar High Independent Study is part of Vista Unified School District.
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