Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yuba City Independence Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yuba City Independence Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Yuba City Independence Academy's student population of 101 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing the foundation for each student to build tomorrow's world.
School Rankings
Yuba City Independence Academy 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 Yuba City Independence Academy is 0.68, which is more 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
#7671 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuba City Independence Academy's ranking?
Yuba City Independence Academy is ranked #7671 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yuba City Independence Academy?
The graduation rate of Yuba City Independence Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yuba City Independence Academy?
101 students attend Yuba City Independence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Yuba City Independence Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yuba City Independence Academy?
Yuba City Independence Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yuba City Independence Academy offer ?
Yuba City Independence Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yuba City Independence Academy part of?
Yuba City Independence Academy is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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