Is Capital City Independent Study a good school?

Capital City Independent Study ranks in the bottom 8.1% of California alternative schools.

How many students attend Capital City Independent Study?

In the 2022-23 school year, 614 students attended Capital City Independent Study.

What is the racial makeup of Capital City Independent Study?

Students at Capital City Independent Study are 45% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 16% African American, 9% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Capital City Independent Study

Summary:

Capital City Independent Study is an alternative public school located in Sacramento, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 614 students. The school is part of the Sacramento City Unified School District, which is ranked 1000 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Capital City Independent Study offers an alternative educational approach, the school has faced significant challenges in recent years. Its four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 56.2% in 2018-2019 to 86.0% in 2021-2022, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 85% and the Sacramento City Unified District average of around 80%. The school has also experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 10.5% to 36.2%, much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Capital City Independent Study has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 45.0% to 54.8%, significantly higher than the state average of around 12% and the Sacramento City Unified District average of around 20%.

When comparing Capital City Independent Study to nearby alternative schools, such as Visions In Education, a public charter school located about 10 miles away, the differences become even more apparent. Visions In Education has significantly higher graduation rates (74.3%), lower dropout rates (13.6%), and better test scores than Capital City Independent Study. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the large percentage of students from low-income families at Capital City Independent Study may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing these challenges could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of its students.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823-4978

(916) 395-5020

District: Sacramento City Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5387^th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,748

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 614

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.3%

Asian:

18.1%

African American:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capital City Independent Study ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Capital City Independent Study ranks worse than 71.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Capital City Independent Study ranks worse than 69.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.62. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Capital City Independent Study freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Capital City Independent Study is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.3%), Asian (18.1%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capital City Independent Study is 21. (See more...)

Compare Capital City Independent Study employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capital City Independent Study is $8,748.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capital City Independent Study:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital City Independent Study 5387^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Capital City Independent Study in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital City Independent Study 1984^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Capital City Independent Study in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital City Independent Study 1615^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Capital City Independent Study in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Sacramento City Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Sacramento City Unified 1000^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Capital City Independent Study

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	8.83	5538^th	5611	1.3%
2016	16.02	4957^th	5614	11.7%
2017	5.99	5651^st	5692	0.7%
2018	6.41	5594^th	5662	1.2%
2022	27.39	4112^th	5883	30.1%
2023	24.07	4451^st	5874	24.2%
2024	13.95	5387^th	5862	8.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	26.59	4116^th	5264	21.8%
2023	30.71	3843^rd	5374	28.5%
2024	12.45	5297^th	5511	3.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.25	3629^th	5635	35.6%
2023	30.60	3703^rd	5617	34.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.39	4292^nd	5663	24.2%
2023	23.06	4441^st	5650	21.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.33	1132^nd	1154	1.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.73	359^th	663	45.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.68	2616^th	5084	48.5%
2023	43.27	2661^st	5098	47.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	11.68	1642^nd	1769	7.2%
2005	13.28	1609^th	1777	9.5%
2006	14.36	1615^th	1804	10.5%
2007	20.04	1645^th	1999	17.7%
2008	11.96	1847^th	2005	7.9%
2009	5.73	1996^th	2063	3.2%
2010	12.77	2003^rd	2179	8.1%
2011	7.76	2132^nd	2236	4.7%
2012	6.02	2180^th	2259	3.5%
2013	10.16	2219^th	2379	6.7%
2015	13.95	2227^th	2477	10.1%
2016	6.56	2423^rd	2497	3.0%
2017	9.75	2394^th	2508	4.5%
2018	17.82	2080^th	2480	16.1%
2019	11.33	2512^th	2715	7.5%
2022	35.16	1616^th	2740	41.0%
2023	25.56	2020^th	2802	27.9%
2024	26.15	1984^th	2777	28.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	18.39	1951^st	2230	12.5%
2019	13.72	2186^th	2369	7.7%
2022	38.94	1368^th	2458	44.3%
2023	26.05	1931^st	2549	24.2%
2024	36.03	1527^th	2575	40.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	12.20	2203^rd	2380	7.4%
2022	41.14	1307^th	2509	47.9%
2023	29.20	1694^th	2547	33.5%
2024	39.06	1361^st	2546	46.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.04	1897^th	2273	16.5%
2019	11.75	2259^th	2407	6.1%
2022	27.91	1737^th	2527	31.3%
2023	19.31	2138^th	2558	16.4%
2024	17.35	2186^th	2547	14.2%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.19	648^th	733	11.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.14	399^th	637	37.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	42.94	1193^rd	2359	49.4%
2023	22.17	1941^st	2391	18.8%
2024	37.10	1398^th	2383	41.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	38.95	727^th	1653	56.0%
2005	26.70	1143^rd	1901	39.9%
2006	30.14	1088^th	1968	44.7%
2007	36.42	969^th	2063	53.0%
2008	34.33	1062^nd	2117	49.8%
2009	30.39	1370^th	2238	38.8%
2010	20.90	1586^th	2281	30.5%
2011	23.36	1523^rd	2367	35.7%
2012	20.81	1588^th	2354	32.5%
2013	21.12	1604^th	2426	33.9%
2015	12.84	1661^st	1994	16.7%
2016	16.42	1583^rd	2039	22.4%
2017	16.16	1563^rd	2021	22.7%
2018	10.90	1779^th	2017	11.8%
2019	21.70	1577^th	2133	26.1%
2022	34.24	1321^st	2123	37.8%
2023	29.18	1442^nd	2348	38.6%
2024	22.62	1615^th	2323	30.5%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.35	493^rd	786	37.3%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.95	567^th	941	39.7%
2023	45.95	327^th	1323	75.3%
2024	17.99	1320^th	1350	2.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.15	273^rd	1547	82.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.83	1606^th	1862	13.7%
2019	18.71	1514^th	1937	21.8%
2022	37.85	1184^th	1943	39.1%
2023	30.98	1394^th	2247	38.0%
2024	26.79	1498^th	2235	33.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	8.22	1618^th	1760	8.1%
2019	19.05	1465^th	1833	20.1%
2022	34.19	1184^th	1858	36.3%
2023	27.35	1395^th	2118	34.1%
2024	24.96	1486^th	2098	29.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.15	1603^rd	1834	12.6%
2019	19.46	1452^nd	1880	22.8%
2022	32.96	1224^th	1916	36.1%
2023	29.30	1354^th	2207	38.6%
2024	21.00	1571^st	2172	27.7%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.84	696^th	731	4.8%
2024	1.39	705^th	712	1.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.71	530^th	582	8.9%
2019	27.17	425^th	592	28.2%
2023	29.55	493^rd	720	31.5%
2024	39.21	403^rd	721	44.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.22	1559^th	1742	10.5%
2019	15.65	1497^th	1814	17.5%
2022	29.63	1323^rd	1861	28.9%
2023	36.85	1197^th	2142	44.1%
2024	26.70	1435^th	2125	32.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Capital City Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	5.29	1097^th	1173	6.5%
2019	22.05	978^th	1222	20.0%
2023	21.33	1072^nd	1434	25.2%
2024	12.64	1178^th	1406	16.2%

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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 Capital City Independent Study

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	219	107	28	134	17	n/a	n/a	0	505
1998	238	92	37	135	12	n/a	n/a	0	514
1999	278	84	33	128	18	n/a	n/a	0	541
2000	267	100	59	159	24	n/a	n/a	0	609
2001	265	102	45	157	17	n/a	n/a	7	593
2002	175	93	69	163	11	n/a	n/a	1	512
2003	175	93	69	163	11	n/a	n/a	1	512
2004	126	104	36	132	15	n/a	n/a	5	418
2005	161	125	47	153	19	n/a	n/a	2	507
2006	127	125	46	167	11	n/a	n/a	13	489
2007	102	150	43	168	11	n/a	n/a	9	483
2008	78	113	46	162	12	n/a	n/a	0	411
2009	72	116	38	196	9	6	6	0	443
2010	89	173	46	318	16	11	20	0	673
2011	105	174	66	334	12	12	29	0	732
2012	127	201	67	355	8	11	29	0	798
2013	113	161	62	350	17	16	23	0	742
2014	91	115	64	292	13	15	20	0	610
2015	63	86	40	250	10	13	13	0	475
2016	50	67	64	201	8	10	15	0	415
2017	45	63	52	171	6	9	14	0	360
2018	31	54	45	105	4	12	12	0	263
2019	48	79	69	154	6	10	17	0	383
2020	35	61	57	179	5	6	19	0	362
2021	31	41	38	152	4	5	23	0	294
2022	131	192	227	468	7	23	103	2	1153
2023	57	101	111	278	2	12	52	1	614

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 Capital City Independent Study

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	505	4.0	126.3	0
1998	514	12.0	42.8	0
1999	541	13.0	41.6	0
2000	609	15.0	40.6	0
2001	593	16.0	37.1	0
2002	512	17.0	30.1	0
2003	512	17.0	30.1	0
2004	418	15.0	27.9	0
2005	507	16.0	31.7	24.2
2006	489	17.0	28.8	25.6
2007	483	16.6	29.1	39.2
2008	411	12.8	32.1	49.9
2009	443	12.6	30.3	62.5
2010	673	16.0	42.0	28.2
2011	732	n/a	n/a	44
2012	798	25.5	31.2	n/a
2013	742	26.1	28.4	67.1
2014	610	27.3	22.3	68.7
2015	475	21.0	22.6	61.1
2016	415	22.0	18.8	79.5
2017	360	17.5	20.5	54.4
2018	263	17.7	14.8	86.7
2019	383	18.0	21.2	81.7
2020	362	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	294	14.6	20.0	85.4
2022	1153	27.3	42.2	63.6
2023	614	29.1	21.0	81.6

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 Capital City Independent Study

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	505	4.0	126.3	0
1998	514	12.0	42.8	0
1999	541	13.0	41.6	0
2000	609	15.0	40.6	0
2001	593	16.0	37.1	0
2002	512	17.0	30.1	0
2003	512	17.0	30.1	0
2004	418	15.0	27.9	0
2005	507	16.0	31.7	24.2
2006	489	17.0	28.8	25.6
2007	483	16.6	29.1	39.2
2008	411	12.8	32.1	49.9
2009	443	12.6	30.3	62.5
2010	673	16.0	42.0	28.2
2011	732	n/a	n/a	44
2012	798	25.5	31.2	n/a
2013	742	26.1	28.4	67.1
2014	610	27.3	22.3	68.7
2015	475	21.0	22.6	61.1
2016	415	22.0	18.8	79.5
2017	360	17.5	20.5	54.4
2018	263	17.7	14.8	86.7
2019	383	18.0	21.2	81.7
2020	362	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	294	14.6	20.0	85.4
2022	1153	27.3	42.2	63.6
2023	614	29.1	21.0	81.6

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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