Visalia Charter Independent Study
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(559)735-8055
- Visalia Charter Independent Study serves 518 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Visalia Charter Independent Study places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Visalia Charter Independent Study's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 261% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Visalia Charter Independent Study's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 40:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Visalia Charter Independent Study is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6520 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 25% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 49% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Visalia Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Visalia Charter Independent Study is Redwood High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crescent Valley Public Charter (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Visalia Highland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 534 students
0.2 miles
701 N. Stevenson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)730-7769 0.2 K-6 534 - Visalia Redwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 2168 students
0.3 miles
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)730-7367 0.3 9-12 2168 - Lancaster Crescent Valley Public Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 597 students
0.4 miles
309 W. Main St. Ste. 110
Lancaster, CA 93534
(559)970-5894 0.4 K-12 597 - Visalia Houston Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 533 students
0.5 miles
1200 N. Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)730-7772 0.5 K-6 533 - Visalia Conyer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 458 students
0.7 miles
814 S. Sowell
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-7751 0.7 K-6 458
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