Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yuba City Independence Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yuba City Independence Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yuba City Independence Academy's student population of 469 students has grown by 632% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yuba City Independence Academy is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yuba City Independence Academy?
The graduation rate of Yuba City Independence Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yuba City Independence Academy?
469 students attend Yuba City Independence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Yuba City Independence Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yuba City Independence Academy?
Yuba City Independence Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yuba City Independence Academy offer ?
Yuba City Independence Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yuba City Independence Academy part of?
Yuba City Independence Academy is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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