LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY HOME INDEPENDENT STUDY
La Mesa-Spring Valley Home Independent Study is a public elementary school that is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley school district, located in La Mesa, CA with about 19 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 2 teachers, La Mesa-Spring Valley Home Independent Study has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Mesa-Spring Valley Home Independent Study (HIS) is an alternative educational program offered by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Designed as a flexible, non-traditional option for K-8 students, the program allows families to oversee their children’s education from home while maintaining a formal connection to the district. This model is particularly suited for families seeking a customized pace, students involved in professional activities, or those who simply thrive in a self-directed, home-based learning environment.
The program bridges the gap between home-schooling and traditional public education by providing students with district-approved curricula, instructional materials, and the guidance of credentialed teachers. While students complete the bulk of their coursework at home, they receive regular support, academic monitoring, and assessments to ensure they meet state standards. By enrolling in the HIS program, students remain part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley school community, gaining access to the district's educational resources while enjoying the flexibility of a personalized, home-centered schedule.
For more information, contact La Mesa-Spring Valley Home Independent Study at (619) 668-8366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Mesa, CA 91942-5474
(619) 668-8366
http://www.lmsvsd.net/
LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY HOME INDEPENDENT STUDY is a public school in La Mesa, CA with about 19 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- La Mesa-Spring Valley
- Total Students:
- 19
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Virtual with face to face options
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 19 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.9%
- White
- 36.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.