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 269 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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 936 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
269 students
936 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
27:1
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
3
84
Grade 1 Students
17
68
Grade 2 Students
16
75
Grade 3 Students
24
71
Grade 4 Students
14
65
Grade 5 Students
14
64
Grade 6 Students
20
79
Grade 7 Students
33
81
Grade 8 Students
15
73
Grade 9 Students
11
69
Grade 10 Students
32
63
Grade 11 Students
36
81
Grade 12 Students
34
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
40%
33%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
29%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
