Horizons School Independent Study vs. Vista Oaks Charter
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizons School Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Vista Oaks Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizons School Independent Study ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 948 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vista Oaks Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
216 students
948 students
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3182 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4618 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-34%
n/a
Graduation Rate
75-79%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
74
Grade 1 Students
4
72
Grade 2 Students
8
73
Grade 3 Students
12
83
Grade 4 Students
16
74
Grade 5 Students
10
61
Grade 6 Students
16
74
Grade 7 Students
19
79
Grade 8 Students
27
84
Grade 9 Students
8
64
Grade 10 Students
18
71
Grade 11 Students
34
67
Grade 12 Students
44
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
45%
35%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
36%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
13%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
