Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies serves 60 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies is 0.06, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies?
60 students attend Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies?
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies offer ?
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies part of?
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies is part of Santa Paula Unified School District.
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