Kingsburg Independent Study High

78 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kingsburg Independent Study High (often associated with the Kingsburg Adult Education Center) is an alternative educational program operating under the Kingsburg Joint Union High School District. Designed to provide a flexible learning environment, the school serves students who benefit from a non-traditional setting outside of the standard comprehensive high school classroom. By shifting the focus toward self-paced instruction, the program allows students to earn their high school diplomas while balancing personal, professional, or academic needs that might otherwise make traditional attendance difficult.

The school emphasizes a curriculum that meets state standards while prioritizing individual accountability and personalized guidance from faculty. Students enrolled in the program work closely with instructors to complete coursework through independent study modules, ensuring they remain on track for graduation. By offering this pathway, the institution plays a vital role in the community, providing an inclusive and supportive educational alternative for students seeking a more personalized approach to completing their secondary education.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

35.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingsburg Independent Study High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	51
Two or More	2

Hispanic
51 (66.2 %)
White
24 (31.2 %)
Two or More
2 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kingsburg Joint Union High
Phone:	(559)897-3880
Website:	http://kjuhsd.com/kaec
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 36