Enrollment
187
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodwill Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodwill Independent Study
Goodwill Independent Study is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Victorville, California, enrolling 187 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.4:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 74% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 497 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #446, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
Among Victorville's public schools, it stands alongside Excelsior Charter (2,170 students): Goodwill Independent Study is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.4:1 vs 25.8:1).
Victor Valley Union High also operates Victor Valley High (2,255 students) and Adelanto High (2,247 students) alongside Goodwill Independent Study.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goodwill Independent Study compares
Goodwill Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,700
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victor Valley Union High, which includes Goodwill Independent Study.
$16,700
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 71.3%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Goodwill Independent Study a good school?
Goodwill Independent Study earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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