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Visalia Charter Independent Study

1821 West Meadow Ln., Visalia, CA, 93291

About Visalia Charter Independent Study

The Visalia Unified School District runs a public charter school called Visalia Charter Independent Study for students in grades 9–12. It is one of eight high schools in the district and is known as one of the best schools for offering a flexible, independent learning model that works for students who need a schedule that is not typical. With about 600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 25:1, the school makes sure that each student gets personalized help through independent contracts. There are a lot of different cultures represented in the student body. 82% of the students are minorities, and 66% of them are considered economically disadvantaged. According to data, the academic standards show that 9% of students are good at math and 50% are good at reading. Students can also take standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Visalia Charter Independent Study is one of the best schools in the area for self-paced learning. It encourages students to be independent and gives them a clear path to graduation, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Visalia Charter Independent Study Contact Information

Address

1821 West Meadow Ln., Visalia, CA, 93291

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Phone

(559) 735-8055

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 50% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
552
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5991 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Visalia Charter Independent Study

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.12%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 70.83%
Black 1.45%
Two+ Races 5.07%
Native Am. 0.54%
White
18.12%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic
70.83%
Black
1.45%
Two+ Races
5.07%
Native Am.
0.54%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 552
54.53%
301 Female
45.29%
250 Male

Student Population

552 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

552 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Visalia Charter Independent Study recently opened its multi-million dollar centralized campus. This gives students and staff a permanent, unified home where they don't have to travel between different sites. The new building has cutting-edge infrastructure, such as a fitness center, a dance room, and specialized classrooms for medical assistant, culinary arts, and photography programs. The campus also has a special place for students to hang out, and there are college counselors and mental health professionals on site to help them reach their long-term academic and personal goals.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Visalia Charter Independent Study?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Visalia Charter Independent Study do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, men to ring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Visalia Charter Independent Study?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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