Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(22-23)n/a
1%
Asian
(22-23)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(22-23)34%
55%
Black
(22-23)n/a
5%
White
(22-23)33%
21%
Hawaiian
(22-23)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(22-23)33%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
39%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)?
3 students attend Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) offer ?
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) part of?
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) is part of Vallecito Union School District.
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