Independent Learning Center (Alternative) (Closed 2013)

385 Pleasant Valley Rd
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
Independent Learning Center (Alternative) serves 102 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
This chart displays total students of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
21-39%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
21-39%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
81%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Independent Learning Center (Alternative).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
15%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independent Learning Center (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independent Learning Center (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Independent Learning Center (Alternative)?
102 students attend Independent Learning Center (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Independent Learning Center (Alternative) students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independent Learning Center (Alternative)?
Independent Learning Center (Alternative) has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Independent Learning Center (Alternative) offer ?
Independent Learning Center (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independent Learning Center (Alternative) part of?
Independent Learning Center (Alternative) is part of El Dorado Union High School District.

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