Independence Continuation High School
- Independence Continuation High School serves 10 students in grades 10-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Independence Continuation High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Independence Continuation High School's student population of 10 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 10 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Independence Continuation High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 2:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independence Continuation High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #2742 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 10% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Golden Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Independence Continuation High School is Centennial Independent Study (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Centennial Independent Study (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Centennial Independent Study (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madera Centennial Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 8 students
0.0 miles
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559)645-3580 0.0 1-12 8 - Madera Lincoln Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 4 students
0.0 miles
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559)645-3580 0.0 7-12 4 - Madera Liberty High School Grades: 9-12 | 600 students
0.1 miles
12220 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559)645-3500 0.1 9-12 600 - Madera Ranchos Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 275 students
0.6 miles
12455 Rd. 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559)645-3550 0.6 7-8 275 - Madera Webster Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 530 students
0.6 miles
36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559)645-3540 0.6 K-6 530
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