Enrollment
67
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingsburg, CA
Kingsburg Independent Study High
Federal NCES profile for Kingsburg Independent Study High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061983012859
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsburg Independent Study High earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Kingsburg · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.5:1
- large classes for California
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsburg Independent Study High has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsburg Independent Study High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Kingsburg, CA.
School address
District: Kingsburg Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061983012859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingsburg Independent Study High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingsburg Independent Study High
Kingsburg Independent Study High is a higher-need, small high school in Kingsburg, California, enrolling 67 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.5:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 56% 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 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 67 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kingsburg's high schools, it stands alongside Kingsburg High (1,073 students): Kingsburg Independent Study High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.5:1 vs 19.9:1).
Kingsburg Joint Union High also operates Kingsburg High (1,073 students) and Oasis Continuation High (59 students) alongside Kingsburg Independent Study High.
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 Kingsburg Independent Study High compares
Kingsburg Independent Study High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
98.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.8%
White 16.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Kingsburg Independent Study High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingsburg Joint Union High, which includes Kingsburg Independent Study High.
$15,079
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 49.7%
Federal 9.4%
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 Kingsburg Independent Study High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oasis Continuation High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsburg Independent Study High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Kingsburg
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsburg Independent Study High
How many students attend Kingsburg Independent Study High?
Kingsburg Independent Study High has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingsburg, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsburg Independent Study High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsburg Independent Study High is 33.5:1, which is 56% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsburg Independent Study High?
70.5% of students at Kingsburg Independent Study High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsburg Independent Study High?
The largest demographic group at Kingsburg Independent Study High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Kingsburg, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsburg Independent Study High?
Kingsburg Independent Study High has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kingsburg Independent Study High rank among high schools in Kingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsburg Independent Study High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Kingsburg, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kingsburg on the city page.
Is Kingsburg Independent Study High a good school?
Kingsburg Independent Study High earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Kingsburg Joint Union High?
Besides Kingsburg Independent Study High, Kingsburg Joint Union High also operates Kingsburg High (1,073 students) and Oasis Continuation High (59 students). See the Kingsburg Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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