Kingsburg Independent Study High

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Kingsburg Independent Study High ranks 1510 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kingsburg Independent Study High is a small public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Kingsburg Joint Union High School District. With only 78 students, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, earning a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Kingsburg Independent Study High faces significant challenges, including low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and poor performance across various student subgroups. While the school has seen a notable improvement in its 4-year graduation rates, from 33.3% in 2018-2019 to 85.4% in 2022-2023, this is still lower than the 98.5% graduation rate at the nearby Kingsburg High School. Additionally, Kingsburg Independent Study High students consistently underperform compared to the district and state in Smarter Balanced Assessments, with only 40.74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 59.45% for the district and 55.73% for the state.

The school's high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 35.4 to 54.1 over the past few years, and its very high chronic absenteeism rate of 61.5% in 2020-2021 (compared to 16.0% at Kingsburg High School) suggest that the virtual learning environment may not be as effective for all students. Furthermore, Kingsburg Independent Study High has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 87% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which likely contributes to the school's challenges and underperformance.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

2311 Sierra St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631-1457

(559) 897-3880

District: Kingsburg Joint Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1510^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 35.4

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.4%

White:

30.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kingsburg Independent Study High ranks worse than 65% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Kingsburg Joint Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kingsburg Independent Study High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.4%), White (30.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kingsburg Joint Union High School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingsburg Independent Study High is 35.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Kingsburg Joint Union High School District! (See more...)

Compare Kingsburg Independent Study High employs 2.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingsburg Independent Study High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingsburg Independent Study High 1510^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Kingsburg Independent Study High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

Kingsburg Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingsburg Joint Union High 979^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingsburg Independent Study High

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Rank History for all students at Kingsburg Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	12.33	2009^th	2426	17.2%
2016	37.28	1232^nd	2039	39.6%
2017	44.75	1135^th	2021	43.8%
2018	26.62	1417^th	2017	29.7%
2019	51.73	939^th	2133	56.0%
2021	33.53	853^rd	1290	33.9%
2022	41.62	1139^th	2123	46.3%
2023	30.77	1392^nd	2348	40.7%
2024	26.64	1510^th	2323	35.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingsburg Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.09	1223^rd	1862	34.3%
2019	59.97	685^th	1937	64.6%
2021	29.82	828^th	1126	26.5%
2022	56.61	709^th	1943	63.5%
2023	37.16	1215^th	2247	45.9%
2024	38.64	1179^th	2235	47.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Kingsburg Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.67	1420^th	1760	19.3%
2019	54.37	748^th	1833	59.2%
2022	47.49	876^th	1858	52.9%
2023	18.08	1635^th	2118	22.8%
2024	10.39	1853^rd	2098	11.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Kingsburg Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.66	762^nd	1122	32.1%
2022	29.21	1308^th	1916	31.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kingsburg Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	15.11	1382^nd	1742	20.7%
2022	46.68	906^th	1861	51.3%
2023	19.62	1607^th	2142	25.0%
2024	24.99	1476^th	2125	30.5%

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Rank History for White students at Kingsburg Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.70	931^st	1204	22.7%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kingsburg Independent Study High

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	18	0	17	2	1	0	38
2013	15	0	27	2	3	0	47
2014	15	0	29	0	1	0	45
2015	14	0	31	2	2	0	49
2016	14	0	18	0	1	0	33
2017	16	1	22	0	0	0	39
2018	16	1	32	0	0	0	49
2019	15	0	29	0	0	0	44
2020	15	0	17	1	1	0	34
2021	25	2	43	1	1	0	72
2022	27	2	46	0	2	0	77
2023	24	0	51	0	2	1	78

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Kingsburg Independent Study High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	38	2.2	17.2	92.1
2013	47	1.5	31.3	19.1
2014	45	1.4	32.1	44.4
2015	49	1.0	49.0	44.9
2016	33	2.0	16.5	60.6
2017	39	1.9	19.6	35.9
2018	49	1.0	49.0	61.2
2019	44	1.4	29.5	79.5
2020	34	n/a	n/a	79.4
2021	72	1.3	54.1	75
2022	77	2.0	38.5	71.4
2023	78	2.2	35.4	87.2

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 Kingsburg Independent Study High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	38	2.2	17.2	92.1
2013	47	1.5	31.3	19.1
2014	45	1.4	32.1	44.4
2015	49	1.0	49.0	44.9
2016	33	2.0	16.5	60.6
2017	39	1.9	19.6	35.9
2018	49	1.0	49.0	61.2
2019	44	1.4	29.5	79.5
2020	34	n/a	n/a	79.4
2021	72	1.3	54.1	75
2022	77	2.0	38.5	71.4
2023	78	2.2	35.4	87.2

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 Kingsburg Independent Study High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 939^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1392^nd of 2348 High schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kingsburg Independent Study High)	70.6	47.1	23.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kingsburg Joint Union High)	70	63.7	6.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kingsburg Independent Study High)	5.9	5.9
11th Grade Mathematics (Kingsburg Joint Union High)	42.1	30.2	12%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	44	78	77.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	29	51	75.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	24	60%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.5%	87.2%	7.6%

Schools Near Kingsburg Independent Study High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)	CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Oasis Continuation High	Public	9-12	2311 Sierra St.	Kingsburg	93631	Fresno County	Kingsburg Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 897-3880	61	4	15.0	85.2%	10 (16.4%)	2 (3.3%)	49 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.2	2166^th of 2323 public high schools	6.8%		9.7	2082^nd of 2348 public high schools	11.3%	84			0.0		0.0	12.5	12.5	0.0	0.0
Kingsburg Independent Study High	Public, Virtual	9-12	2311 Sierra St.	Kingsburg	93631	Fresno County	Kingsburg Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 897-3880	78	2	35.4	87.2%	24 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (65.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	26.6	1510^th of 2323 public high schools	35.0%		30.8	1392^nd of 2348 public high schools	40.7%	118			14.8		13.8	40.7	40.7	3.7	3.7
Kingsburg High	Public	9-12	1900 18th Ave.	Kingsburg	93631	Fresno County	Kingsburg Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 897-5156	1,092	54	20.0	61.7%	345 (31.6%)	5 (0.5%)	679 (62.2%)	30 (2.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.4%)	70.6	460^th of 2323 public high schools	80.2%		70.1	481^st of 2348 public high schools	79.5%	21			30.8		30.7	64.5	64.5	40.6	40.6
STRIVE Academy	Public	7-12	1420 2Nd St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(559) 898-6720	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heartland High (Continuation)	Public	7-12	2269 Sylvia St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 898-6670	62	6	11.1	79.0%	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.6	2208^th of 2323 public high schools	5.0%		11.2	1988^th of 2348 public high schools	15.3%	220			0.0		0.0	9.4	9.4	0.0	0.0	$33,689
Selma Independent	Public	7-12	2269 Sylvia St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 898-6670	171	8	20.1	80.7%	11 (6.4%)	1 (0.6%)	152 (88.9%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	9.1	2083^rd of 2323 public high schools	10.3%		12.3	1936^th of 2348 public high schools	17.5%	147			0.0		2.4	17.7	15.0	0.0	0.0	$6,983
Selma High	Public	9-12	3125 Wright St.	Selma	93662	Fresno County	Selma Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 898-6550	1,742	92	18.8	88.5%	64 (3.7%)	4 (0.2%)	1,591 (91.3%)	71 (4.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	51.4	828^th of 2323 public high schools	64.4%		38.9	1174^th of 2348 public high schools	50.0%	346			17.1		16.8	58.6	58.6	28.1	28.1	$9,969
Parlier High	Public	9-12	603 Third St.	Parlier	93648	Fresno County	Parlier Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 646-3573	946	48	19.5	93.3%	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	934 (98.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	16.8	1765^th of 2323 public high schools	24.0%		24	1590^th of 2348 public high schools	32.3%	175			6.8	6.9	6.8	21.8	21.8	8.4	8.4	$8,937
San Joaquin Valley High	Public	7-12	900 Newmark Ave.	Parlier	93648	Fresno County	Parlier Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 646-2723	72	6	12.4	90.3%	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	2176^th of 2323 public high schools	6.3%		10.4	2032^nd of 2348 public high schools	13.5%	144			0.0	0.0	0.0	7.1	7.1	0.0	0.0	$14,567
Reedley High	Public	9-12	740 West North Ave.	Reedley	93654	Fresno County	Kings Canyon Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 305-7100	1,848	76	24.2	81.8%	151 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1,632 (88.3%)	40 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.1%)	76.5	377^th of 2323 public high schools	83.8%		70.1	479^th of 2348 public high schools	79.6%	102	0.0	16.6	39.8		32.1	77.7	77.7	44.4	44.4	$7,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsburg Independent Study High

What district is Kingsburg Independent Study High in?

Kingsburg Joint Union High

Is Kingsburg Independent Study High a good school?

Kingsburg Independent Study High ranks 1510^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kingsburg Independent Study High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Kingsburg Independent Study High.

What is the racial makeup of Kingsburg Independent Study High?

Students at Kingsburg Independent Study High are 65% Hispanic, 31% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified.

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