Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Heritage Valley Independent Study's student population of 31 students has grown by 29% 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
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
75
School Rankings
Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Valley Independent Study is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7528 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Valley Independent Study's ranking?
Heritage Valley Independent Study is ranked #7528 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Valley Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Heritage Valley Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heritage Valley Independent Study?
31 students attend Heritage Valley Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Heritage Valley Independent Study students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Valley Independent Study?
Heritage Valley Independent Study has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage Valley Independent Study offer ?
Heritage Valley Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Heritage Valley Independent Study part of?
Heritage Valley Independent Study is part of Fillmore Unified School District.
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