Independence Charter Academy

Summary:

Independence Charter Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Helendale, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 131 students. The school is part of the Helendale Elementary School District, which is ranked 933 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Independence Charter Academy has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 9.7% in 2018-2019 to 88% in 2021-2022, a notable achievement as the school's graduation rates were previously very low. However, the school continues to face challenges with academic performance, as its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and local Helendale Elementary School. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.7% to 76.71% over the past three school years, suggesting the school serves a population with significant economic challenges.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain and Mojave River Academy - Route 66, Independence Charter Academy's recent graduation rates are higher, and its dropout rates and chronic absenteeism rates are lower. However, its academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than these nearby alternative schools in the region.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 15350 Riverview Rd.
       Helendale, CA  92342


(760) 952-1760

District: Helendale Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2534th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.0%
White:
35.1%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Independence Charter Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Independence Charter Academy ranks worse than 91.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Independence Charter Academy ranks worse than 59% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Independence Charter Academy 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: Hispanic (55%), White (35.1%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Charter Academy is 18.2. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Independence Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Charter Academy 2534th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Independence Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Independence Charter Academy 1371st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Independence Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Helendale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Helendale Elementary 933rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Independence Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 8.73 5556th 5692 2.4%
2022 16.78 5190th 5883 11.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Independence Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.92 2429th 2508 3.1%
2018 5.64 2441st 2480 1.6%
2021 17.60 778th 894 13.0%
2022 15.10 2439th 2740 11.0%
2023 19.13 2318th 2802 17.3%
2024 13.33 2534th 2777 8.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.15 649th 721 10.0%
2022 15.45 2264th 2458 7.9%
2023 17.72 2271st 2549 10.9%
2024 13.91 2381st 2575 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.81 1980th 2527 21.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.94 2211th 2359 6.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Independence Charter Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.52 1113th 2021 44.9%
2018 15.89 1584th 2017 21.5%
2019 22.95 1555th 2133 27.1%
2021 19.65 1033rd 1290 19.9%
2022 18.83 1685th 2123 20.6%
2023 23.83 1595th 2348 32.1%
2024 31.86 1371st 2323 41.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.24 1546th 1862 17.0%
2021 25.08 866th 1126 23.1%
2022 24.76 1449th 1943 25.4%
2023 23.82 1573rd 2247 30.0%
2024 28.24 1469th 2235 34.3%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.68 301st 417 27.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.58 1461st 1760 17.0%
2022 17.36 1552nd 1858 16.5%
2023 15.88 1696th 2118 19.9%
2024 36.03 1192nd 2098 43.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.44 1479th 1834 19.4%
2019 22.08 1407th 1880 25.2%
2021 21.72 892nd 1122 20.5%
2022 21.28 1473rd 1916 23.1%
2023 23.81 1503rd 2207 31.9%
2024 23.93 1491st 2172 31.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.47 1376th 1742 21.0%
2019 9.79 1739th 1814 4.1%
2022 25.08 1404th 1861 24.6%
2023 15.86 1690th 2142 21.1%
2024 28.72 1404th 2125 33.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Independence Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.25 1064th 1173 9.3%
2023 9.03 1258th 1434 12.3%
2024 25.29 984th 1406 30.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Independence Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 27 4 0 19 0 0 0 0 50
2016 47 8 0 29 1 0 3 0 88
2017 56 14 0 112 0 0 4 0 186
2018 69 16 0 88 0 0 4 0 177
2019 41 9 1 39 0 1 1 0 92
2020 45 7 0 50 1 1 1 0 105
2021 112 22 0 105 5 3 2 0 249
2022 83 17 0 103 5 2 8 0 218
2023 46 4 1 72 1 0 7 0 131

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 50 2.0 25.0 54
2016 88 4.0 22.0 78.4
2017 186 7.7 24.0 69.4
2018 177 8.8 20.1 66.1
2019 92 3.6 25.2 53.3
2020 105 n/a n/a 53.3
2021 249 9.7 25.5 76.7
2022 218 6.4 34.0 70.2
2023 131 7.1 18.2 68.7

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 Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 50 2.0 25.0 54
2016 88 4.0 22.0 78.4
2017 186 7.7 24.0 69.4
2018 177 8.8 20.1 66.1
2019 92 3.6 25.2 53.3
2020 105 n/a n/a 53.3
2021 249 9.7 25.5 76.7
2022 218 6.4 34.0 70.2
2023 131 7.1 18.2 68.7

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Charter Academy

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 1555th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1595th of 2348 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence Charter Academy)8.30
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Helendale Elementary)3623.7
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Independence Charter Academy)08.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Helendale Elementary)3218.1
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
10th Grade Science (Independence Charter Academy)12.525
 12.5%
   10th Grade Science (Helendale Elementary)14.625
 10.4%
   10th Grade Science (California)23.224.1
 0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence Charter Academy)16.743.8
 27.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Helendale Elementary)57.940
 17.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Independence Charter Academy)8.36.3
 2.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Helendale Elementary)19.713.5
 6.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students92131
 42.4%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic3972
 84.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4146
 12.2%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%68.7%
 15.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Independence Charter Academy.

Students at Independence Charter Academy are 55% Hispanic, 35% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Independence Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 8.8% of California alternative schools.


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