- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victorville, CA
Goodwill Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Goodwill Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063697214284
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodwill Independent Study earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.4:1
- large classes for California
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodwill Independent Study has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwill Independent Study ranks #9 of 9 schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 063697214284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Goodwill Independent Study shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-24.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 063697214284 · Victorville, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 37.4:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Victor Valley High (2,255 students)
Goodwill Independent Study shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-24.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Goodwill Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victor Valley
Victor Valley High
2,255 students
- Adelanto High
Adelanto High
2,247 students
- Silverado High
Silverado High
2,165 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory
1,136 students
- Cobalt Institu
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
1,058 students
- This school 187
Goodwill Independent Study
187 students
What this shows Goodwill Independent Study reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodwill Independent Study compares
Goodwill Independent Study is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.4:1 | ▲ 74% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37.4:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
African American 23.5%
Two or More 7.5%
White 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Goodwill Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Victor Valley Union High reports $18,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodwill Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adelanto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodwill Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Victorville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Excelsior Charter
Standard public school
2,170 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory
Standard public school
1,136 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Leadership Academy
Standard public school
901 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Options for Youth-Victor Valley Charter
Standard public school
886 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande
Standard public school
862 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Goodwill Independent Study
How many students attend Goodwill Independent Study?
Goodwill Independent Study has 187 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodwill Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodwill Independent Study is 37.4:1, which is 74% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 138% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodwill Independent Study?
68.4% of students at Goodwill Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodwill Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Goodwill Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodwill Independent Study?
Goodwill Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Goodwill Independent Study rank among schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwill Independent Study ranks #9 of 9 schools in Victorville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Victor Valley Union High?
Besides Goodwill Independent Study, Victor Valley Union High also operates Victor Valley High (2,255 students), Adelanto High (2,247 students), and Silverado High (2,165 students). See the Victor Valley Union High district page for the complete list.