Independence Charter Academy

Helendale Elementary
15350 Riverview Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
Charter School 131 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Independence Charter Academy, located in Helendale, California, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. Operating under the umbrella of the Helendale School District, the academy is designed to offer a flexible, personalized educational experience that deviates from the traditional classroom model. By prioritizing independent study and individualized learning plans, the school caters to students who require a more adaptable schedule or a self-paced environment to succeed academically.

The school places a strong emphasis on partnership between students, parents, and credentialed teachers to ensure that academic goals are met while maintaining district standards. Through its independent study framework, Independence Charter Academy provides students with the autonomy to manage their own learning progress, making it a popular option for families seeking an alternative to the conventional school structure within the High Desert region.
131
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    72 (55.0 %)
  • White
    46 (35.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Helendale Elementary
Phone: (760)952-1760
Website: http://www.helendalesd.com/cms/one.aspx?portalid54372&pageid384056
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 9
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Riverside Preparatory
Riverside Preparatory District
Charter School 2,508 Students
19121 Third St.
Oro Grande, CA 92368 (9.8 miles away)
Other K - 12th