Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Decoto School For Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Decoto School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Decoto School For Independent Study's student population of 233 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Decoto School For Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decoto School For Independent Study is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4840 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decoto School For Independent Study's ranking?
Decoto School For Independent Study is ranked #4840 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decoto School For Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Decoto School For Independent Study is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Decoto School For Independent Study?
233 students attend Decoto School For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Decoto School For Independent Study students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decoto School For Independent Study?
Decoto School For Independent Study has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Decoto School For Independent Study offer ?
Decoto School For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Decoto School For Independent Study part of?
Decoto School For Independent Study is part of New Haven Unified School District.
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