Yuba City Independence Academy

alt.ycusd.k12.ca.us/

118 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Yuba City Independence Academy is a specialized alternative education program operating under the Yuba City Unified School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and independent study, the academy aims to help students meet graduation requirements while accommodating unique scheduling needs or academic challenges.

The institution emphasizes self-directed learning and close collaboration between students, families, and staff to ensure academic success. As part of the district’s alternative education division, the academy offers a structured yet adaptable path for students to earn their high school diplomas, providing the necessary resources and support services to help them transition toward post-secondary goals, whether those include further education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

118

Total Students

6.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yuba City Independence Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	44
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
45 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
44 (37.3 %)
Asian
13 (11.0 %)
Two or More
10 (8.5 %)
Black
4 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (1.7 %)

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:	Yuba City Unified
Phone:	(530)822-5244
Website:	http://alt.ycusd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 2

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 17