Heritage Valley Independent Study

Fillmore Unified
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93015
46 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Heritage Valley Independent Study, located in Fillmore, California, is a specialized educational program operating under the Fillmore Unified School District. Designed to provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on personalized learning pathways that cater to students who require a non-traditional schedule or environment. By leveraging independent study models, the school allows students to balance their academic requirements with personal responsibilities, extracurricular pursuits, or specific learning needs while still meeting state curriculum standards.

The program emphasizes a partnership between students, parents, and credentialed teachers to ensure academic success and accountability. Through the resources provided by the Fillmore Unified School District, Heritage Valley offers a supportive academic structure that grants students the autonomy to progress at their own pace. This school serves as an essential option for families within the community looking for a customized, self-directed approach to K-12 education that remains closely connected to the district's broader educational goals.
46
Total Students
1.6
Full-Time Teachers
28.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    39 (84.8 %)
  • White
    7 (15.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Fillmore Unified
Phone: (805)524-6077
Website: http://www.fillmoreusd.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Sespe
Fillmore Unified
425 Orchard St.
Fillmore, CA 93015 (0.3 miles away)
Not reported M - M