Keema School for Independent Study

khs.twinriversusd.org/

691 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Elwood J. Keema High School, located in Sacramento, California, is a specialized alternative education facility within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering flexible pathways to graduation and credit recovery programs. By focusing on personalized instruction and smaller class settings, Keema High aims to re-engage students who have struggled in comprehensive high school settings and provide them with the support necessary to earn their diplomas.

The curriculum at Keema High emphasizes both academic achievement and career readiness, ensuring that students are prepared for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning to college or entering the workforce. The school maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive community, utilizing a student-centered approach that prioritizes individualized attention and goal setting. Through its targeted programs, Elwood J. Keema High works to remove barriers to education, providing a vital resource for students in the Sacramento area seeking a customized route to academic success.

691

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keema School for Independent Study
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	315
Black	116
Asian	47
Two or More	54
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
315 (45.7 %)
White
143 (20.7 %)
Black
116 (16.8 %)
Two or More
54 (7.8 %)
Asian
47 (6.8 %)
American Indian
9 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-3410
Website:	http://khs.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 3

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 67

Grade 10 99