School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)20%
50%
Black
(09-10)n/a
7%
White
(09-10)80%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
80%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Independent Study High School?
5 students attend Westside Independent Study High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Westside Independent Study High School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Westside Independent Study High School offer ?
Westside Independent Study High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westside Independent Study High School part of?
Westside Independent Study High School is part of Taft Union High School District.
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