Future Bound Independent Study Secondary serves 32 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% 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
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary's student population of 32 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
32 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is 0.58, 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)
(18-19)<50%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
38%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
53%
22%

Hawaiian
3%
n/a

Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
9%

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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
The graduation rate of Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
32 students attend Future Bound Independent Study Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Future Bound Independent Study Secondary students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Future Bound Independent Study Secondary offer ?
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Future Bound Independent Study Secondary part of?
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is part of Ramona City Unified School District.
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