CAPITAL CITY INDEPENDENT STUDY

Capital City Independent Study is a Title I public school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 263 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Capital City Independent Study has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Capital City Independent Study (CCIS), located in Sacramento, is a non-traditional K-12 public school within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is specifically designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional, five-day-a-week classroom environment. By utilizing an independent study model, the school offers a flexible educational experience where students complete coursework under the guidance of credentialed teachers, allowing for personalized pacing and the ability to balance school with work, extracurricular activities, or other personal circumstances.

The academic structure at CCIS emphasizes student accountability and self-discipline. Rather than sitting in daily lectures, students meet regularly with their assigned instructors to review progress, turn in assignments, and receive individualized support. This model is often sought out by students looking for credit recovery, those who require a more secluded learning environment, or learners who simply perform better with a self-directed, modular approach to their education. The school remains fully accredited and provides a path toward a high school diploma, ensuring that students meet the same core academic standards as their peers in conventional schools.

For more information, contact Capital City Independent Study at (916) 433-5187 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.