Circle of Independent Learning

www.coilk12.net

Charter School 401 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Circle of Independent Learning (COIL) is a public, K-12 independent study school located in Fremont, California, designed to provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom setting. Operating under the Fremont Unified School District, the school caters to students who thrive in non-traditional environments, such as those pursuing extracurricular passions, those who need a self-paced curriculum, or families seeking a home-school-style education with the support of a public institution.

The program emphasizes a partnership between the student, their parents, and credentialed teachers. While students complete much of their coursework independently at home, they remain connected to the school through regular meetings with instructors, goal-setting conferences, and optional on-site workshops or group activities. By combining the independence of home-based learning with the structure and accountability of a state-funded educational program, COIL offers a unique pathway for students to earn their diplomas while managing their own schedules and learning styles.

401

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Circle of Independent Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	87
Black	11
Asian	197
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
197 (49.1 %)
Hispanic
87 (21.7 %)
White
80 (20.0 %)
Two or More
14 (3.5 %)
Black
11 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fremont Unified
Phone:	(510)797-0100
Website:	http://www.coilk12.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 15

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 28

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 42