Independence Continuation

Summary:

Independence Continuation is a public high school located in Diamond Springs, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 126 students. It is part of the El Dorado Union High School District, which is ranked 334 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Independence Continuation has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of California high schools over the past several years, with a statewide ranking between 1,031 and 2,027 out of around 2,300 high schools. It has received a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's four-year graduation rates have declined from 94.7% in 2020-2021 to 76.9% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the district average of around 96%. Additionally, Independence Continuation has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 76.2% to 85.2% in recent years, much higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to other high schools in the same district, such as Oak Ridge High, Ponderosa High, El Dorado High, and Pacific Crest Academy, Independence Continuation significantly underperforms across a variety of metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and attendance. The school's small size and status as a continuation school may contribute to these challenges, but the data indicates that there is potential for improvement with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
       Diamond Springs, CA  95619-1450


(530) 622-7090

District: El Dorado Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
2027th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,998 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Hispanic:
28.6%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Compare Details Independence Continuation ranks worse than 87.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Independence Continuation who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Hispanic (28.6%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the El Dorado Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Continuation is 17.1, which is the 2nd best among 6 high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Continuation is $19,998, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence Continuation:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Continuation 2027th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Independence Continuation in the ranking list.)

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El Dorado Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks El Dorado Union High 334th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Independence Continuation

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Rank History for all students at Independence Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.80 1323rd 1653 20.0%
2005 24.78 1213th 1901 36.2%
2006 22.09 1331st 1968 32.4%
2007 34.03 1040th 2063 49.6%
2008 26.62 1266th 2117 40.2%
2009 49.69 751st 2238 66.4%
2010 40.71 996th 2281 56.3%
2011 36.57 1134th 2367 52.1%
2012 23.16 1502nd 2354 36.2%
2013 24.18 1501st 2426 38.1%
2015 15.72 1578th 1994 20.9%
2016 11.78 1754th 2039 14.0%
2017 16.63 1554th 2021 23.1%
2018 15.24 1592nd 2017 21.1%
2019 14.85 1776th 2133 16.7%
2021 19.91 1031st 1290 20.1%
2022 27.54 1483rd 2123 30.1%
2023 24.07 1589th 2348 32.3%
2024 9.92 2027th 2323 12.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Independence Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.92 1506th 1534 1.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.47 1572nd 1862 15.6%
2019 15.07 1623rd 1937 16.2%
2021 21.42 902nd 1126 19.9%
2022 22.38 1498th 1943 22.9%
2023 32.55 1343rd 2247 40.2%
2024 6.83 2174th 2235 2.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Independence Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.18 1622nd 1760 7.8%
2022 20.41 1482nd 1858 20.2%
2023 23.56 1506th 2118 28.9%
2024 6.36 2068th 2098 1.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Independence Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.52 1363rd 1834 25.7%
2019 16.06 1526th 1880 18.8%
2021 22.21 885th 1122 21.1%
2022 29.67 1296th 1916 32.4%
2023 19.50 1619th 2207 26.6%
2024 6.52 2107th 2172 3.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.82 1461st 1861 21.5%
2023 34.25 1272nd 2142 40.6%
2024 6.48 2065th 2125 2.8%
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Rank History for White students at Independence Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.90 1085th 1173 7.5%
2019 5.38 1151st 1222 5.8%
2022 18.88 1005th 1204 16.5%
2023 11.75 1220th 1434 14.9%
2024 2.11 1382nd 1406 1.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Independence Continuation

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 152 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1989 126 1 1 5 8 n/a n/a 0 141
1990 116 0 1 8 16 n/a n/a 0 141
1991 131 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 122 2 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 129 0 3 5 7 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 143 0 3 8 6 n/a n/a 0 160
1995 131 1 3 12 10 n/a n/a 0 157
1996 131 1 3 12 10 n/a n/a 0 157
1997 123 0 1 8 8 n/a n/a 0 140
1998 124 1 5 12 9 n/a n/a 0 151
1999 120 2 2 9 10 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 133 3 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 94 0 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 105 1 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 125
2003 105 1 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 125
2004 83 0 0 9 6 n/a n/a 4 102
2005 92 1 0 6 5 n/a n/a 13 117
2006 94 1 3 7 1 n/a n/a 9 115
2007 81 0 1 6 3 n/a n/a 9 100
2008 97 1 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 91 3 1 12 2 0 11 0 120
2010 102 3 0 14 6 0 4 0 129
2011 110 1 1 19 4 0 9 0 144
2012 91 0 0 16 4 1 7 0 119
2013 92 1 0 27 7 1 7 0 135
2014 82 4 0 21 3 0 4 0 114
2015 73 2 0 24 1 0 2 0 102
2016 54 4 0 25 3 0 3 0 89
2017 52 3 0 18 5 2 5 0 85
2018 75 2 1 18 6 2 5 0 109
2019 75 1 0 14 4 3 3 0 100
2020 53 1 0 26 2 1 5 0 88
2021 36 2 0 22 0 0 8 0 68
2022 64 4 1 24 2 1 8 1 105
2023 67 5 1 36 4 1 9 3 126

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence Continuation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 7.4 20.8 n/a
1989 141 6.8 20.7 n/a
1990 141 7.1 19.8 n/a
1991 140 7.1 19.7 n/a
1992 137 7.2 19.0 n/a
1993 144 7.7 18.7 18.8
1994 160 8.6 18.6 17.5
1995 157 7.5 20.9 40.1
1996 157 7.5 20.9 40.1
1997 140 8.0 17.5 36.4
1998 151 8.0 18.9 43.7
1999 143 7.8 18.3 43.4
2000 151 7.8 19.4 34.4
2001 110 7.3 15.1 54.5
2002 125 8.8 14.2 2.4
2003 125 8.8 14.2 2.4
2004 102 8.0 12.8 51
2005 117 6.0 19.5 37.5
2006 115 6.0 19.2 39.6
2007 100 7.0 14.3 40.7
2008 110 9.0 12.2 57.3
2009 120 7.0 13.3 44.2
2010 129 7.0 18.4 47.3
2011 144 n/a n/a 47.2
2012 119 6.5 18.1 n/a
2013 135 5.7 23.3 55.6
2014 114 6.3 17.8 63.2
2015 102 7.0 14.5 61.8
2016 89 7.0 12.7 58.4
2017 85 7.0 12.1 62.4
2018 109 7.0 15.5 72.5
2019 100 7.0 14.2 64
2020 88 n/a n/a 61.4
2021 68 6.5 10.3 64.7
2022 105 7.8 13.4 45.7
2023 126 7.3 17.1 57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independence Continuation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 7.4 20.8 n/a
1989 141 6.8 20.7 n/a
1990 141 7.1 19.8 n/a
1991 140 7.1 19.7 n/a
1992 137 7.2 19.0 n/a
1993 144 7.7 18.7 18.8
1994 160 8.6 18.6 17.5
1995 157 7.5 20.9 40.1
1996 157 7.5 20.9 40.1
1997 140 8.0 17.5 36.4
1998 151 8.0 18.9 43.7
1999 143 7.8 18.3 43.4
2000 151 7.8 19.4 34.4
2001 110 7.3 15.1 54.5
2002 125 8.8 14.2 2.4
2003 125 8.8 14.2 2.4
2004 102 8.0 12.8 51
2005 117 6.0 19.5 37.5
2006 115 6.0 19.2 39.6
2007 100 7.0 14.3 40.7
2008 110 9.0 12.2 57.3
2009 120 7.0 13.3 44.2
2010 129 7.0 18.4 47.3
2011 144 n/a n/a 47.2
2012 119 6.5 18.1 n/a
2013 135 5.7 23.3 55.6
2014 114 6.3 17.8 63.2
2015 102 7.0 14.5 61.8
2016 89 7.0 12.7 58.4
2017 85 7.0 12.1 62.4
2018 109 7.0 15.5 72.5
2019 100 7.0 14.2 64
2020 88 n/a n/a 61.4
2021 68 6.5 10.3 64.7
2022 105 7.8 13.4 45.7
2023 126 7.3 17.1 57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Continuation

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,998

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Continuation

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1776th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1589th of 2348 High schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence Continuation)4.430.2
 25.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Dorado Union High)68.867.6
 1.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Independence Continuation)2.24.4
 2.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (El Dorado Union High)5542.2
 12.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Independence Continuation)8.120
 11.9%
   12th Grade Science (El Dorado Union High)37.843.6
 5.8%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students100126
 26%
African American15
 400%
American Indian44
Asian01
Hispanic1436
 157.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White7567
 10.7%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%57.1%
 6.9%


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Independence Continuation ranks in the bottom 12.7% of California high schools.

Students at Independence Continuation are 53% White, 29% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Independence Continuation.


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