Bay Area School For Independent Study (Closed 2006)

39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
Bay Area School For Independent Study serves 665 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
665 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bay Area School For Independent Study?
665 students attend Bay Area School For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bay Area School For Independent Study students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Area School For Independent Study?
Bay Area School For Independent Study has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bay Area School For Independent Study offer ?
Bay Area School For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bay Area School For Independent Study part of?
Bay Area School For Independent Study is part of Sunol Glen Unified School District.

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