Horizons School: Independent Study vs. Vista Oaks Charter
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizons School: Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Vista Oaks Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizons School: Independent Study ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 903 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vista Oaks Charter 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 is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
531 students
903 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#2155 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
76
Grade 1 Students
52
63
Grade 2 Students
54
72
Grade 3 Students
50
48
Grade 4 Students
46
64
Grade 5 Students
51
75
Grade 6 Students
34
84
Grade 7 Students
22
65
Grade 8 Students
22
81
Grade 9 Students
18
58
Grade 10 Students
26
76
Grade 11 Students
30
73
Grade 12 Students
64
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
30%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
26%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
10%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%