Pathway Independent Study

Summary:

Pathway Independent Study is a public high school in Lynwood, California, serving 191 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lynwood Unified School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pathway Independent Study stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (86.91%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 91.98% to 96.95% Hispanic. The school's graduation rates have fluctuated between 55.9% and 86.5% in recent years, lower than Lynwood High (88.6%) and Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (92.3%), but higher than Vista High (76.3%). Dropout rates at Pathway Independent Study have been high, ranging from 8.1% to 39.3%, much higher than the 6.0% to 23.7% range at nearby schools. The school also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism, from 47.7% to 77.0%, compared to 16.4% to 84.8% at surrounding schools.

Pathway Independent Study's academic performance lags behind the Lynwood Unified School District and the state of California. In 2022-2023, only 18.87% of Pathway students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 42.81% in the district and 55.41% statewide. While the school faces significant challenges, the data suggests there may be opportunities for improvement with targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public

11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262-3660

(424) 296-1730

District: Lynwood Unified

Student/teacher ratio: 33.1

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.9%

African American:

10.5%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathway Independent Study is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pathway Independent Study 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.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Pathway Independent Study was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lynwood Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynwood Unified 1207^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pathway Independent Study

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Rank History for all students at Pathway Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2008	36.30	1009^th	2117	52.3%
2009	20.68	1786^th	2238	20.2%
2010	15.77	1790^th	2281	21.5%
2011	12.14	1970^th	2367	16.8%
2012	4.93	2139^th	2354	9.1%
2013	7.85	2140^th	2426	11.8%
2015	9.35	1884^th	1994	5.5%
2016	12.09	1730^th	2039	15.2%
2018	10.25	1834^th	2017	9.1%
2022	17.16	1730^th	2123	18.5%
2023	12.95	1907^th	2348	18.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pathway Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.75	732^nd	1323	44.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathway Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.38	1521^st	1943	21.7%
2023	14.44	1813^th	2247	19.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Pathway Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.47	1771^st	2118	16.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Pathway Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.20	1625^th	1916	15.2%
2023	12.05	1841^st	2207	16.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pathway Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.61	1529^th	1742	12.2%
2022	20.74	1480^th	1861	20.5%
2023	15.69	1697^th	2142	20.8%

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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 Pathway Independent Study

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	n/a	6	n/a	44	n/a	n/a	n/a	50
2009	0	9	0	74	0	0	1	84
2010	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	0	7	0	21	0	0	0	28
2012	0	16	1	87	0	1	0	105
2013	0	11	2	105	0	0	0	118
2014	0	3	2	95	0	0	0	100
2015	1	14	1	113	0	2	0	131
2016	2	20	0	157	0	1	0	180
2017	0	8	1	122	0	0	0	131
2018	2	10	1	140	1	0	0	154
2019	1	11	0	132	1	1	0	146
2020	1	14	0	121	1	1	0	138
2021	0	8	0	91	0	1	0	100
2022	1	17	0	160	0	2	0	180
2023	4	20	0	166	0	1	0	191

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 Pathway Independent Study

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	50	4.0	12.5	58
2009	84	4.0	21.0	69
2010	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2011	28	n/a	n/a	89.3
2012	105	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	118	1.0	118.0	72
2014	100	1.0	100.0	75
2015	131	2.0	65.5	81.7
2016	180	1.0	180.0	73.9
2017	131	5.0	26.2	90.8
2018	154	4.0	38.5	78.6
2019	146	4.0	36.5	93.2
2020	138	n/a	n/a	94.2
2021	100	4.0	25.0	91
2022	180	6.3	28.5	86.1
2023	191	5.7	33.1	93.7

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 Pathway Independent Study

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	50	4.0	12.5	58
2009	84	4.0	21.0	69
2010	0	1.0	0.0	n/a
2011	28	n/a	n/a	89.3
2012	105	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	118	1.0	118.0	72
2014	100	1.0	100.0	75
2015	131	2.0	65.5	81.7
2016	180	1.0	180.0	73.9
2017	131	5.0	26.2	90.8
2018	154	4.0	38.5	78.6
2019	146	4.0	36.5	93.2
2020	138	n/a	n/a	94.2
2021	100	4.0	25.0	91
2022	180	6.3	28.5	86.1
2023	191	5.7	33.1	93.7

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 Pathway Independent Study

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	146	191	30.8%
African American	11	20	81.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	132	166	25.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1	4	300%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.2%	93.7%	0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pathway Independent Study

What is the racial makeup of Pathway Independent Study?

Students at Pathway Independent Study are 87% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% White.

What district is Pathway Independent Study in?

Lynwood Unified

How many students attend Pathway Independent Study?

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Pathway Independent Study.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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