Shasta County Independent Study

www.shastacoe.org

107 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Shasta County Independent Study Charter (SCISC), located in Redding, California, is an alternative educational program operated under the Shasta County Office of Education. Designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional classroom setting, the charter provides a flexible, personalized learning environment. It serves a diverse student body by offering independent study options that allow pupils to complete their coursework under the guidance of credentialed teachers while maintaining a schedule that accommodates individual needs, pace, and circumstances.

The school emphasizes a partnership between students, parents, and educators to ensure academic success through structured, self-paced curriculum. By leveraging the resources of the Shasta County Office of Education, SCISC focuses on meeting state academic standards while fostering student responsibility and autonomy. It serves as a vital option for families seeking a non-traditional path to graduation, providing the support and oversight necessary to help students achieve their educational goals in a safe and supportive community environment.

107

Total Students

4.1

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shasta County Independent Study
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

White
67 (63.8 %)
Two or More
15 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (13.3 %)
American Indian
4 (3.8 %)
Black
3 (2.9 %)
Asian
2 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Shasta County Office of Education
Phone:	(530)225-0163
Website:	http://www.shastacoe.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 37