Is Goodwill Independent Study a good school?

Goodwill Independent Study ranks in the bottom 15.8% of California high schools.

How many students attend Goodwill Independent Study?

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Goodwill Independent Study.

What is the racial makeup of Goodwill Independent Study?

Students at Goodwill Independent Study are 59% Hispanic, 26% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% White.

Goodwill Independent Study

Summary:

Goodwill Independent Study is a public high school located in Victorville, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 237 students. The school is part of the Victor Valley Union High School District, which is ranked 975 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Goodwill Independent Study consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past few years. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages, often less than half the state's proficiency rates. In science, Goodwill Independent Study's proficiency rates on the CAST exam are also well below the district and state averages. The school has had a concerning trend of low graduation rates, ranging from 12.1% to 58.7% over the past 5 years, and correspondingly high dropout rates, ranging from 38.9% to 79.3% during the same period. Goodwill Independent Study has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 63.6% to 85.8% over the past 4 years.

Goodwill Independent Study's performance on key metrics is particularly low for subgroups such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, often ranking in the bottom 10-20% of California high schools for these subgroups. The school also struggles with low performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools for this subgroup. In comparison, nearby schools like Cobalt Institute of Math and Science, Lakeview Leadership Academy, and University Preparatory all rank much higher (top 25-30%) among California high schools and have much better performance across various metrics. Additionally, the Victor Valley Virtual Academy, located just 0.01 miles away, outperforms Goodwill Independent Study across academic measures, suggesting that the school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education and supporting student success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

16350 Mojave Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395-3655

(760) 955-3440

District: Victor Valley Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1955^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 45.4

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.5%

African American:

25.7%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Goodwill Independent Study ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Goodwill Independent Study ranks worse than 84.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Goodwill 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 2024 Rankings:

Goodwill Independent Study:

SchoolDigger ranks Goodwill Independent Study 2715^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Goodwill Independent Study in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Goodwill Independent Study 1955^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Goodwill Independent Study in the ranking list.)

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Victor Valley Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Victor Valley Union High 975^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	5.28	2674^th	2715	1.5%
2023	7.52	2755^th	2802	1.7%
2024	7.83	2715^th	2777	2.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	5.18	2342^nd	2369	1.1%
2023	8.45	2508^th	2549	1.6%
2024	9.25	2507^th	2575	2.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.43	2531^st	2547	0.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.73	2247^th	2383	5.7%

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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 Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	14.62	1785^th	2133	16.3%
2022	10.37	2039^th	2123	4.0%
2023	10.35	2036^th	2348	13.3%
2024	10.89	1955^th	2323	15.8%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.54	1480^th	1547	4.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.20	1566^th	1937	19.2%
2022	9.52	1908^th	1943	1.8%
2023	12.34	1890^th	2247	15.9%
2024	12.59	1851^st	2235	17.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.78	1602^nd	1833	12.6%
2023	11.22	1837^th	2118	13.3%
2024	10.14	1864^th	2098	11.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	15.01	1561^st	1880	17.0%
2023	9.14	1994^th	2207	9.7%
2024	10.39	1871^st	2172	13.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.77	693^rd	720	3.8%
2024	13.25	673^rd	721	6.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Goodwill Independent Study

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.23	1403^rd	1814	22.7%
2022	12.24	1692^nd	1861	9.1%
2023	13.95	1750^th	2142	18.3%
2024	13.53	1732^nd	2125	18.5%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	11	28	1	62	1	0	8	111
2020	10	33	1	91	3	0	4	142
2021	10	29	1	73	0	2	9	124
2022	11	34	0	66	0	0	6	117
2023	16	61	0	141	1	1	17	237

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 Goodwill Independent Study

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	111	0.5	222.0	85.6
2020	142	n/a	n/a	71.8
2021	124	5.1	24.3	88.7
2022	117	3.0	39.0	86.3
2023	237	5.2	45.4	70

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 Goodwill Independent Study

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	111	0.5	222.0	85.6
2020	142	n/a	n/a	71.8
2021	124	5.1	24.3	88.7
2022	117	3.0	39.0	86.3
2023	237	5.2	45.4	70

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 Goodwill Independent Study

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 2674^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2755^th of 2802 Middle schools	0.2%
Ranks 1785^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2036^th of 2348 High schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Goodwill Independent Study)	0	15.4	15.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Victor Valley Union High)	33.5	33.5	0%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Goodwill Independent Study)	0	0
8th Grade Mathematics (Victor Valley Union High)	20.2	15.5	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Goodwill Independent Study)	0	0
8th Grade Science (Victor Valley Union High)	16.3	16.4	0.2%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Goodwill Independent Study)	7.3	13.2	5.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Victor Valley Union High)	40.9	43.4	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Goodwill Independent Study)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Victor Valley Union High)	15.3	13.8	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Goodwill Independent Study)	6.4	11.1	4.7%
12th Grade Science (Victor Valley Union High)	15.3	7.6	7.7%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	111	237	113.5%
African American	28	61	117.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	62	141	127.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	11	16	45.5%
Two or More Races	8	17	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.6%	70%	15.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Goodwill High	Public	9-12	16350 Mojave Dr.	Victorville	92395	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 955-3201	108	6	17.5	69.4%	3 (2.8%)	21 (19.4%)	74 (68.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.4%)	8.2	2162^nd of 2323 public high schools	6.9%		9.6	2085^th of 2348 public high schools	11.2%	77		4.4	0.0	2.7			0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0	$10,624
Goodwill Independent Study	Public	7-12	16350 Mojave Dr.	Victorville	92395	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 955-3440	237	5	45.4	70.0%	16 (6.8%)	61 (25.7%)	141 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.2%)	10.9	1955^th of 2323 public high schools	15.8%		10.4	2036^th of 2348 public high schools	13.3%	81	5.0	6.1	0.0	4.8		10.0	16.7	15.8		0.0	1.5	2.1
Victor Valley Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	16350 Mojave Dr.	Victorville	92395	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 955-3201	132	12	10.8	70.5%	8 (6.1%)	25 (18.9%)	79 (59.8%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	15 (11.4%)	45.4	985^th of 2323 public high schools	57.6%		29.7	1421^st of 2348 public high schools	39.5%	436	20.0	37.5		30.0		28.6	37.5	33.3		15.4	33.3	23.4
Victor Valley High	Public	9-12	16500 Mojave Dr.	Victorville	92395	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 955-3300	2,045	79	25.8	67.3%	112 (5.5%)	360 (17.6%)	1,426 (69.7%)	29 (1.4%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	104 (5.1%)	25.9	1533^rd of 2323 public high schools	34.0%		17.2	1773^rd of 2348 public high schools	24.5%	240		10.0	4.4	9.7			39.4	39.4			9.6	9.6	$6,109
University Preparatory	Public	7-12	13853 Seneca Rd.	Victorville	92392	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 243-5940	1,120	41	27.0	54.3%	113 (10.1%)	50 (4.5%)	790 (70.5%)	113 (10.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (4.1%)	92.8	115^th of 2323 public high schools	95.0%		92.1	135^th of 2348 public high schools	94.3%	20	37.1	68.5		51.8	88.6	66.8	95.5	83.2	62.9	49.0	60.1	57.2	$4,650
Lakeview Leadership Academy	Public	7-12	12484 Tamarisk Rd.	Victorville	92395	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 955-3400	1,163	52	22.1	72.6%	112 (9.6%)	169 (14.5%)	790 (67.9%)	24 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.7%)	54 (4.6%)	14	1842^nd of 2323 public high schools	20.7%		17.1	1777^th of 2348 public high schools	24.3%	65	4.3	21.3		6.6	18.1	16.3	55.7	20.2	7.7	3.7	8.2	5.9	$6,165
Silverado High	Public	9-12	14048 Cobalt Rd.	Victorville	92392	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 955-3353	2,175	94	23.1	59.3%	104 (4.8%)	400 (18.4%)	1,468 (67.5%)	56 (2.6%)	7 (0.3%)	11 (0.5%)	120 (5.5%)	30.2	1414^th of 2323 public high schools	39.1%		25.4	1546^th of 2348 public high schools	34.2%	132		15.1	4.0	14.5			40.0	40.0			12.4	12.4	$6,216
Alta Vista Innovation High	Public, Charter	9-12	11988 Hesperia Rd.	Hesperia	92345	San Bernardino County	Alta Vista Innovation High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 203-4846	2,023	77	26.3	87.1%	177 (8.7%)	270 (13.3%)	1,453 (71.8%)	12 (0.6%)	14 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (4.3%)	15.6	1796^th of 2323 public high schools	22.7%		16.4	1789^th of 2348 public high schools	23.8%	7			9.1	9.1			23.6	23.6			3.9	3.9
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science	Public	7-12	14045 Topaz Rd.	Victorville	92392	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 955-2530	1,137	43	26.7	51.9%	100 (8.8%)	76 (6.7%)	863 (75.9%)	48 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.0%)	81.6	303^rd of 2323 public high schools	87.0%		67.7	512^th of 2348 public high schools	78.2%	209	39.0	42.3		40.3	76.4	66.0	94.3	78.3	52.9	40.5	38.9	44.2	$6,692
Excelsior Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	18422 Bear Valley Rd. Bldg. 11	Victorville	92395	San Bernardino County	Excelsior Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 245-4262	2,180	84	25.8	63.1%	559 (25.6%)	209 (9.6%)	1,252 (57.4%)	30 (1.4%)	10 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	104 (4.8%)	29.8	1426^th of 2323 public high schools	38.6%		32.6	1343^rd of 2348 public high schools	42.8%	83	13.5	19.1		15.9	34.4	32.3	45.2	37.0	18.5	14.9	10.7	14.7

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