Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)

Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)'s student population of 12 students has declined by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
12 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
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American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
58%
56%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
17%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Graduation Rate
40-59%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
9%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
12 students attend Exeter Independent Study (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) offer ?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) part of?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is part of Exeter Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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