Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Maidu High Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maidu High Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Maidu High Independent Study is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maidu High Independent Study?
109 students attend Maidu High Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Maidu High Independent Study students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maidu High Independent Study?
Maidu High Independent Study has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maidu High Independent Study offer ?
Maidu High Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maidu High Independent Study part of?
Maidu High Independent Study is part of Placer Union High School District.
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