Walnutwood High School is an alternative school of choice located in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California, United States.
Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Walnutwood High (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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)'s student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Rankings
Walnutwood High (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 Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is 0.64, 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
#6483 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnutwood High (Independent Study)'s ranking?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is ranked #6483 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
The graduation rate of Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
221 students attend Walnutwood High (Independent Study).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walnutwood High (Independent Study) students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walnutwood High (Independent Study) offer ?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Walnutwood High (Independent Study) part of?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Walnutwood High (Independent Study) located?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is located in the Walnut Woods neighborhood of Rancho Cordova, CA.
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