Wasco Independence High

120 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wasco Independence High School, located at 1445 Poso Dr. in Wasco, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Wasco Union High School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a curriculum focused on credit recovery, flexible scheduling, and personalized instruction. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, the school aims to provide a more focused, supportive space for students to complete their graduation requirements and transition successfully toward post-secondary goals.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a culture of accountability and individual growth. The staff at Wasco Independence High works closely with students to create tailored learning plans that address unique academic needs and personal challenges. By fostering a close-knit community and providing targeted resources, the school helps students who might have struggled in a comprehensive high school setting regain their academic footing, build confidence, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas.

120

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wasco Independence High
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	119
Black	1

Hispanic
119 (99.2 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Wasco Union High
Phone:	(661)758-7450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
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 11 27

Grade 12 93