Fowler Independent Study serves 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fowler Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Fowler Independent Study's student population of 26 students has grown by 225% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fowler Independent Study is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 56% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fowler Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Fowler Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fowler Independent Study?
26 students attend Fowler Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fowler Independent Study students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fowler Independent Study?
Fowler Independent Study has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fowler Independent Study offer ?
Fowler Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fowler Independent Study part of?
Fowler Independent Study is part of Fowler Unified School District.
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