Centinela Valley Independent Study
Tel:
(310)263-4469
- Centinela Valley Independent Study serves 54 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Centinela Valley Independent Study places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Centinela Valley Independent Study's student population of 54 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 54 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centinela Valley Independent Study's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centinela Valley Independent Study is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7083 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centinela Valley Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centinela Valley Independent Study is Family First Charter (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jane Addams Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Billy Mitchell Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawndale Family First Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 606 students
0.0 miles
4953 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)355-0001 0.0 9-12 606 - Lawndale Lawndale High School Grades: 9-12 | 2193 students
0.2 miles
14901 S. Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)263-3102 0.2 9-12 2193 - Lawndale R. K. Lloyde High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 206 students
0.2 miles
14901 Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)263-3264 0.2 9-12 206 - Lawndale Billy Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 555 students
0.5 miles
14429 Condon Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)676-6140 0.5 K-5 555 - Lawndale Jane Addams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 911 students
0.5 miles
4535 W. 153rd Pl.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310)676-4806 0.5 6-8 911
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