Selma Independent

www.selmausd.org

171 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Selma Independent, located at 2269 Sylvia St. in Selma, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Selma Unified School District. It serves as a specialized educational facility designed to provide alternative learning pathways for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic environment. By focusing on flexible instruction and individualized attention, the school aims to help students meet state standards and fulfill graduation requirements outside of the standard comprehensive high school setting.

The school’s mission is closely aligned with the broader goals of the Selma Unified School District, emphasizing student success, community engagement, and college and career readiness. Through its dedicated staff and curriculum, Selma Independent works to support students in overcoming academic or personal challenges, offering a supportive atmosphere that fosters both personal growth and educational achievement. Prospective families can find additional information regarding enrollment, programs, and district policies on the official website at http://www.selmausd.org.

171

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selma Independent
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	152
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	2

Hispanic
152 (88.9 %)
White
11 (6.4 %)
Asian
5 (2.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Selma Unified
Phone:	(559)898-6670
Website:	http://www.selmausd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 1 4

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 30