Whittier Independent Study

90 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Whittier Independent Study, located on Lockheed Avenue in Whittier, California, is a specialized educational program operating under the Whittier City School District. Unlike traditional classroom-based schools, this program is designed to offer a flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may require a non-traditional approach to their education. By providing a curriculum that allows for self-paced study, the school caters to students who need more autonomy or scheduling flexibility while ensuring they meet state academic standards.

The program emphasizes a strong partnership between students, parents, and credentialed teachers to ensure academic success. Through regular meetings, personalized learning plans, and guided instruction, Whittier Independent Study provides the necessary oversight to keep students on track with their grade-level requirements. By leveraging the resources of the Whittier City School District, the program aims to provide a supportive and structured pathway for students to complete their coursework in a setting that best suits their individual needs.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Independent Study
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	81
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
81 (90.0 %)
White
5 (5.6 %)
Black
2 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Reopened
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-3038
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 11