Visalia Charter Independent Study

Summary:

Visalia Charter Independent Study is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Visalia, California, part of the Visalia Unified School District, which is ranked 894 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 597 students and has been consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of California high schools over the past decade, typically receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Visalia Charter Independent Study has faced some challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 76.8% to 92.7%, variable dropout rates from 5.4% to 18.3%, and high chronic absenteeism rates between 20.0% and 30.4%. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed compared to the district and state, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's performance varies by student subgroup, with male and Hispanic students tending to perform better than female and White students. The school's English Language Learner and Special Education students also perform relatively well compared to the state.

Compared to nearby traditional public high schools like El Diamante High and Redwood High, Visalia Charter Independent Study generally has lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and poorer test scores. However, the school does outperform some of the alternative and community day schools in the area, such as Tulare County Court and Tulare County Community. One notable exception is Visalia Technical Early College, a public charter high school within the same district that has consistently outperformed Visalia Charter Independent Study on key metrics.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 1821 West Meadow Ln.
       Visalia, CA  93291-2247


(559) 735-8055

District: Visalia Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1088th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,112 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.5%
White:
19.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Visalia Charter Independent Study is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Visalia Charter Independent Study ranks better than 53.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked high schools in the Visalia Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.51. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Visalia Charter Independent Study freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.5%), White (19.6%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Visalia Charter Independent Study is 12.1, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Visalia Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Visalia Charter Independent Study is $9,112, which is the 2nd highest among 7 high schools in the Visalia Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Visalia Charter Independent Study:

SchoolDigger ranks Visalia Charter Independent Study 1088th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Visalia Charter Independent Study in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Visalia Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Visalia Unified 894th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Visalia Charter Independent Study

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Rank History for all middle school students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 54.99 978th 2477 60.5%
2022 36.81 1562nd 2740 43.0%
2023 50.83 1138th 2802 59.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.00 900th 2458 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.01 1633rd 2509 34.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.97 1217th 2527 51.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.16 1315th 2359 44.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Visalia Charter Independent Study

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Rank History for all high school students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.62 934th 1968 52.5%
2007 28.12 1185th 2063 42.6%
2008 28.90 1202nd 2117 43.2%
2009 38.69 1073rd 2238 52.1%
2010 38.87 1039th 2281 54.4%
2011 39.53 1075th 2367 54.6%
2012 49.63 809th 2354 65.6%
2013 41.61 1019th 2426 58.0%
2015 31.41 1316th 1994 34.0%
2016 41.87 1159th 2039 43.2%
2017 32.75 1344th 2021 33.5%
2018 34.69 1315th 2017 34.8%
2019 32.90 1376th 2133 35.5%
2022 42.61 1104th 2123 48.0%
2023 38.16 1201st 2348 48.9%
2024 41.51 1088th 2323 53.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.09 659th 786 16.2%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.52 322nd 938 65.7%
2019 36.91 540th 941 42.6%
2022 24.88 1002nd 1044 4.0%
2023 28.09 892nd 1323 32.6%
2024 37.80 538th 1350 60.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.56 454th 1534 70.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.92 1234th 1862 33.7%
2019 31.34 1328th 1937 31.4%
2022 43.14 1040th 1943 46.5%
2023 39.62 1148th 2247 48.9%
2024 46.97 930th 2235 58.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.52 1250th 1760 29.0%
2019 26.70 1336th 1833 27.1%
2022 38.84 1082nd 1858 41.8%
2023 36.25 1188th 2118 43.9%
2024 30.53 1339th 2098 36.2%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.32 601st 1117 46.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.38 1204th 1834 34.4%
2019 34.14 1197th 1880 36.3%
2022 41.85 1003rd 1916 47.7%
2023 37.35 1124th 2207 49.1%
2024 52.83 740th 2172 65.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 1229th 1742 29.4%
2019 31.52 1244th 1814 31.4%
2022 46.14 924th 1861 50.3%
2023 40.30 1117th 2142 47.9%
2024 45.69 950th 2125 55.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Visalia Charter Independent Study

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.08 871st 1173 25.7%
2019 29.26 885th 1222 27.6%
2022 35.36 788th 1204 34.6%
2023 27.97 966th 1434 32.6%
2024 42.26 715th 1406 49.1%
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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 Visalia Charter Independent Study

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 101 6 8 120 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2007 106 10 7 161 5 n/a n/a 1 290
2008 108 11 12 182 5 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 126 6 10 222 6 0 0 0 370
2010 104 5 10 230 8 0 2 0 359
2011 135 9 21 265 7 0 0 0 437
2012 136 9 30 270 5 0 9 0 459
2013 146 9 23 294 8 0 10 0 490
2014 163 10 18 324 11 0 12 0 538
2015 177 6 15 337 10 0 10 0 555
2016 140 13 17 329 7 2 17 0 525
2017 126 13 18 338 8 0 15 0 518
2018 123 6 14 381 4 2 21 0 551
2019 124 9 13 365 6 1 28 0 546
2020 124 12 8 333 4 1 28 0 510
2021 144 6 4 310 2 1 31 0 498
2022 137 7 19 402 11 2 24 0 602
2023 117 10 20 415 6 0 28 1 597

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 Visalia Charter Independent Study

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 237 1.1 215.5 7.2
2007 290 1.6 181.3 n/a
2008 318 2.6 122.3 0
2009 370 4.7 48.1 0
2010 359 4.7 76.3 n/a
2011 437 n/a n/a 0
2012 459 3.7 123.7 n/a
2013 490 9.4 52.1 46.3
2014 538 13.3 40.4 63
2015 555 20.0 27.7 66.8
2016 525 26.0 20.1 86.1
2017 518 47.1 10.9 75.5
2018 551 53.1 10.3 63.9
2019 546 54.4 10.0 70.3
2020 510 n/a n/a 72
2021 498 49.6 10.0 65.5
2022 602 51.4 11.7 68.4
2023 597 49.2 12.1 70.5

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 Visalia Charter Independent Study

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 237 1.1 215.5 7.2
2007 290 1.6 181.3 n/a
2008 318 2.6 122.3 0
2009 370 4.7 48.1 0
2010 359 4.7 76.3 n/a
2011 437 n/a n/a 0
2012 459 3.7 123.7 n/a
2013 490 9.4 52.1 46.3
2014 538 13.3 40.4 63
2015 555 20.0 27.7 66.8
2016 525 26.0 20.1 86.1
2017 518 47.1 10.9 75.5
2018 551 53.1 10.3 63.9
2019 546 54.4 10.0 70.3
2020 510 n/a n/a 72
2021 498 49.6 10.0 65.5
2022 602 51.4 11.7 68.4
2023 597 49.2 12.1 70.5

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Visalia Charter Independent Study

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,112

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Visalia Charter 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 1376th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1201st of 2348 High schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Visalia Charter Independent Study)42.949.6
 6.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Visalia Unified)63.960.3
 3.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Visalia Charter Independent Study)9.29.1
 0.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Visalia Unified)2617.1
 8.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Visalia Charter Independent Study)10.322
 11.7%
   12th Grade Science (Visalia Unified)21.928.3
 6.4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546597
 9.3%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian66
Asian1320
 53.8%
Hispanic365415
 13.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White124117
 5.6%
Two or More Races2828
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.3%70.5%
 0.2%


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Students at Visalia Charter Independent Study are 70% Hispanic, 20% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Visalia Charter Independent Study ranks 1088th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Visalia Charter Independent Study.


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