Kingsburg Independent Study High School
Kingsburg Independent Study High School serves 49 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kingsburg Independent Study High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kingsburg Independent Study High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kingsburg Independent Study High School's student population of 49 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 49 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Kingsburg Independent Study High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kingsburg Independent Study High School is 0.47, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7649 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 49:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 12% |
Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 33% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Kingsburg Joint Union High School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kingsburg Independent Study High School is Oasis Continuation High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rafer Johnson Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kingsburg Oasis Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
0.0 miles
2311 Sierra St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-3880 0.0 9-12 38 - Kingsburg Kingsburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,071 student
0.4 miles
1900 18th Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5156 0.4 9-12 1,071 - Kingsburg Lincoln Elementary School Charter School
Grades: 2-3 | 434 students
0.5 miles
1900 Mariposa St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-5141 0.5 2-3 434 - Kingsburg Washington Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K | 277 students
0.7 miles
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955 0.7 K 277 - Kingsburg Rafer Johnson Junior High School Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 488 students
0.9 miles
1300 Stroud Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1091 0.9 7-8 488
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