Enrollment
96
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063900007776
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Templeton · Resource Index
- 14
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Templeton Independent Study High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Templeton Independent Study High
Templeton Independent Study High is a small high school in Templeton, California, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 49% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 96 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 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Templeton Unified spends $12,652 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Templeton's high schools, it stands alongside Templeton High (725 students): Templeton Independent Study High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32:1 vs 19.6:1).
Templeton Unified also operates Templeton High (725 students) and Templeton Middle (478 students) alongside Templeton 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 Templeton Independent Study High compares
Templeton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Templeton Unified, which includes Templeton Independent Study High.
$12,652
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 39.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
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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.
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 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Templeton Independent Study High a good school?
Templeton Independent Study High earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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