- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Templeton, CA
Templeton Independent Study High
Federal NCES profile for Templeton Independent Study High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063900007776
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Templeton Independent Study High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Templeton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for California
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Templeton Independent Study High has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Independent Study High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Templeton, CA.
School address
District: Templeton Unified · California
NCES ID 063900007776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Templeton Independent Study High shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063900007776 · Templeton, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 32:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Templeton High (725 students)
Templeton Independent Study High shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Templeton Independent Study High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Templeton High
Templeton High
725 students
- Templeton Midd
Templeton Middle
478 students
- Vineyard Eleme
Vineyard Elementary
426 students
- Templeton Elem
Templeton Elementary
422 students
- This school 96
Templeton Independent Study High
96 students
- Templeton Home 54
Templeton Home
54 students
What this shows Templeton Independent Study High reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Templeton Independent Study High compares
Templeton Independent Study High 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Templeton Independent Study High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Templeton Unified reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Templeton Independent Study High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Templeton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vineyard Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Templeton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Templeton Home | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Templeton Independent Study High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Templeton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Templeton Independent Study High
How many students attend Templeton Independent Study High?
Templeton Independent Study High has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Templeton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Templeton Independent Study High?
The student-teacher ratio at Templeton Independent Study High is 32:1, which is 49% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Templeton Independent Study High?
29.5% of students at Templeton Independent Study High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Templeton Independent Study High?
The largest demographic group at Templeton Independent Study High is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Templeton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Templeton Independent Study High?
Templeton Independent Study High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Templeton Independent Study High rank among high schools in Templeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Independent Study High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Templeton, 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 Templeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Templeton Unified?
Besides Templeton Independent Study High, Templeton Unified also operates Templeton High (725 students), Templeton Middle (478 students), and Vineyard Elementary (426 students). See the Templeton Unified district page for the complete list.