North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine (Closed 2013)
- North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine served 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 59%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 58%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 57 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 78% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vista Unified School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine is Alta Vista High (Continuation School) (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vista Visions Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Foothill Oak Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vista Alta Vista High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 160 students
0.2 miles
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)724-3775 0.2 9-12 160 - Vista Foothill Oak Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 687 students
0.5 miles
1370 Oak Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)631-3458 0.5 K-5 687 - Vista Vista Adult Transition Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 108 students
1.1 miles
325 E. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)758-3400 1.1 Inquire with school 108 - Vista Vista High School Grades: 9-12 | 2572 students
1.1 miles
1 Panther Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)726-5611 1.1 9-12 2572 - Vista Vista Visions Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 43 students
1.1 miles
305 E. Bobier
Vista, CA 92084
(760)724-4785 1.1 K-12 43
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