North Monterey County Center For Independent Study serves 270 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study's student population of 270 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
270 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is 0.45, 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)≤10%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
70%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
25%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
The graduation rate of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
270 students attend North Monterey County Center For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Monterey County Center For Independent Study offer ?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Monterey County Center For Independent Study part of?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is part of North Monterey County Unified School District.
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