Capital City Independent Study
Capital City Independent Study serves 294 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Capital City Independent Study placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital City Independent Study's student population of 294 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capital City Independent Study is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Capital City Independent Study is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9161 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
10%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital City Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Capital City Independent Study is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Capital City Independent Study?
294 students attend Capital City Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Capital City Independent Study students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital City Independent Study?
Capital City Independent Study has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Capital City Independent Study offer ?
Capital City Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Capital City Independent Study part of?
Capital City Independent Study is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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