Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Pathway 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pathway Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathway Independent Study's ranking?
Pathway Independent Study is ranked #9064 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathway Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Pathway Independent Study is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pathway Independent Study?
191 students attend Pathway Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pathway Independent Study students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathway Independent Study?
Pathway Independent Study has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pathway Independent Study offer ?
Pathway Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pathway Independent Study part of?
Pathway Independent Study is part of Lynwood Unified School District.
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