TUOLUMNE COUNTY COMMUNITY/ISP

Tuolumne County Community/ISP is a Title I public school that is part of the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools school district, located in Sonora, CA with about 17 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 3 teachers, Tuolumne County Community/ISP has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

The **Tuolumne County Community/ISP** school, located in Sonora, California, is an alternative educational program operated under the umbrella of the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools (TCSOS). It is designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional learning environment, offering both community school services and Independent Study Programs (ISP). The school’s mission is to provide flexible, personalized academic pathways for students who need a different setting than that of a traditional comprehensive high school to succeed and earn their high school diplomas.

By utilizing the Independent Study model, the school emphasizes student autonomy and self-paced learning, often supporting those who have struggled in mainstream classrooms, have unique scheduling needs, or are seeking a more focused, small-group environment. The program remains closely integrated with the broader educational resources of the Tuolumne County office, ensuring that students have access to necessary academic support, counseling, and credit recovery options to meet state standards and prepare for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact Tuolumne County Community/ISP at (209) 536-2012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.