Palomar High Independent Study serves 66 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 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
8%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palomar High Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Palomar High Independent Study is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend Palomar High Independent Study?
66 students attend Palomar High Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Palomar High Independent Study students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palomar High Independent Study?
Palomar High Independent Study has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palomar High Independent Study offer ?
Palomar High Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palomar High Independent Study part of?
Palomar High Independent Study is part of Vista Unified School District.
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