Visalia Charter Independent Study

Q: What is Visalia Charter Independent Study's ranking?

Visalia Charter Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Visalia Charter Independent Study?

The graduation rate of Visalia Charter Independent Study is 77%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Visalia Charter Independent Study?

498 students attend Visalia Charter Independent Study.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Visalia Charter Independent Study students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Visalia Charter Independent Study?

Visalia Charter Independent Study has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Visalia Charter Independent Study offer ?

Visalia Charter Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 7-12

Q: What school district is Visalia Charter Independent Study part of?

Visalia Charter Independent Study is part of Visalia Unified School District.

1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291

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Tel: (559) 735-8055

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Visalia Charter Independent Study serves 498 students in grades 7-12.

Visalia Charter Independent Study placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 498 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Visalia Charter Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Visalia Charter Independent Study's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

498 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Visalia Charter Independent Study is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Visalia Charter Independent Study is 0.53, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Visalia Charter Independent Study, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Visalia Charter Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Visalia Charter Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Visalia Charter Independent Study and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

62%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Visalia Charter Independent Study and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

29%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Visalia Charter Independent Study and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Visalia Charter Independent Study and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

77%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Visalia Charter Independent Study and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Visalia Charter Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Visalia Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Visalia Charter Independent Study's ranking?

Visalia Charter Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Visalia Charter Independent Study?

The graduation rate of Visalia Charter Independent Study is 77%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Visalia Charter Independent Study?

498 students attend Visalia Charter Independent Study.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Visalia Charter Independent Study students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Visalia Charter Independent Study?

Visalia Charter Independent Study has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Visalia Charter Independent Study offer ?

Visalia Charter Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Visalia Charter Independent Study part of?

Visalia Charter Independent Study is part of Visalia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 498 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education