School Overview
Decoto School for Independent Study, located in Union City, California, is an alternative educational program within the New Haven Unified School District designed to offer students a flexible, non-traditional path to earning their high school diploma. Unlike a conventional classroom setting, the school focuses on personalized learning plans that allow students to work at their own pace. This environment is particularly well-suited for students who may require a more adaptable schedule due to personal, professional, or academic needs, as it prioritizes self-directed study under the guidance of credentialed teachers.

The program emphasizes academic accountability and individualized support, bridging the gap between independent coursework and direct instruction. Students meet regularly with teachers to review progress, receive guidance on assignments, and ensure they are meeting state standards and graduation requirements. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, Decoto School aims to foster student success, build self-reliance, and provide a viable educational alternative for those who thrive outside of the traditional comprehensive high school structure.
295
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Decoto School for Independent Study
Demographic Student Count
White26
Hispanic129
Black24
Asian86
Two or More19
American Indian3
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    129 (43.7 %)
  • Asian
    86 (29.2 %)
  • White
    26 (8.8 %)
  • Black
    24 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (6.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: New Haven Unified
Phone: (510)476-2696
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/nhusd.k12.ca.us/dis/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Decoto School for Independent Study
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten7
Grade 112
Grade 28
Grade 310
Grade 411
Grade 510
Grade 611
Grade 718
Grade 824
Grade 914
Grade 1045
Grade 1154
Grade 1271
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Decoto School for Independent Study
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16154.6%
Male13445.4%
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