Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Wasco Independence High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wasco Independence High School's student population of 109 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Wasco Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wasco Independence High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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Hispanic
95%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
2%
20%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.2%
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wasco Independence High School's ranking?
Wasco Independence High School 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 Wasco Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Wasco Independence High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Wasco Independence High School?
109 students attend Wasco Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wasco Independence High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wasco Independence High School?
Wasco Independence High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wasco Independence High School offer ?
Wasco Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wasco Independence High School part of?
Wasco Independence High School is part of Wasco Union High School District.
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