Yuba City Independence Academy
- Yuba City Independence Academy serves 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (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 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Yuba City Independence Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Yuba City Independence Academy's student population of 103 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 103 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Yuba City Independence Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Yuba City Independence Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #7303 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 54% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-49% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yuba City Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Yuba City Independence Academy is Albert Powell Continuation (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Butte Vista Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is April Lane Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Yuba City Albert Powell Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 149 students
0.0 miles
1875 Clark Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530)822-5210 0.0 10-12 149 - Yuba City April Lane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 506 students
0.5 miles
800 April Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530)822-5215 0.5 K-5 506 - Yuba City King Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 377 students
0.9 miles
630 King Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530)822-5250 0.9 K-5 377 - Yuba City Butte Vista Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 918 students
1.3 miles
2195 Blevin Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530)822-5034 1.3 K-8 918 - Marysville Harry P B Carden Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 37 students
1.7 miles
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530)741-6349 1.7 K-12 37
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