Serving 552 students in grades 7-12, Visalia Charter 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Visalia Charter Independent Study's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Academic Excellence. One Student at a Time.
School Rankings
Visalia Charter Independent Study 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 Visalia Charter Independent Study is 0.46, 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
#6605 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Visalia Charter Independent Study's ranking?
Visalia Charter Independent Study is ranked #6605 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Visalia Charter Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Visalia Charter Independent Study is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Visalia Charter Independent Study?
552 students attend Visalia Charter Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Visalia Charter Independent Study students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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