How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Vista del Lago High | Walnutwood High (Independent Study) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Folsom, CA | Rancho Cordova, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,782 | 221 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.9:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 5.2% | 31.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Vista del Lago High | Walnutwood High (Independent Study) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,935 | $16,935 |
| District | Folsom-Cordova Unified | Folsom-Cordova Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Vista del Lago High | Walnutwood High (Independent Study) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.4% | 53.8% |
| African American | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% | 24.4% |
| Asian | 34.9% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 11.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Vista del Lago High | Walnutwood High (Independent Study) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 600:1 | 368.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.9% | 66.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.