Independence Continuation School
Phone: (818) 881-7737
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- Status:Operational
- Type:Other Or Alternative
- Grades:9th - 12th
- School Location: A Large City
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Brief Description
- Independence Continuation School serves 9th through 12th Grade Students From The City Of Van Nuys, Which Is Part Of Los Angeles County. Labeled As An "Other Or Alternative" School, It provides A Special Curriculum Offering A More Flexible Program Of Study Than A Traditional School. This School Is Eligible For Participation In State & Federal Title I Programs. Some Or All Students From This School Participate In Free Or Reduced Lunch Programs.
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School Statistics
- Students Per Grade
- Student Race
- Student Gender
- Free Lunch Eligibility
Students Per Grade
- Number of Students Per Grade
- 9th Grade: 15
- 10th Grade: 28
- 11th Grade: 35
- 12th Grade: 24
Student Racial Breakdown
- Student Racial Breakdown
- Asian: 4
- Hispanic: 72
- Black: 4
- White: 22
Student Gender Breakdown
- Student Gender Breakdown
- Male: 54
- Female: 48
Free Lunch Eligibility Breakdown
- Free Lunch Eligibility Breakdown
- This School: 57.8%
- All Van Nuys Schools: 76.5%
- All California Schools: 49.7%
Test Scores
- Overall Performance
- Past Performance
- CAHSEE
- CST
2007 Overall Test Score Performance
| Grade | Subject | School Met | District Met | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades | All Subjects | 19.1% | 23.8% | 39.4% |
Overall Test Scores Past Performance
| Years | Subject | School Met | District Met | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | All Subjects | 23.7% | 22.2% | 39.0% |
| 2006 | All Subjects | 31.0% | 24.5% | 40.0% |
| 2007 | All Subjects | 19.1% | 23.8% | 39.4% |
2007 CAHSEE English-Language Arts Test Score Performance
2007 CAHSEE Math Test Score Performance
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | English-Language Arts | 28.8% | 51.6% | 47.2% |
| 10 | English-Language Arts | 50.7% | 71.9% | 70.0% |
| 11 | English-Language Arts | 6.7% | 32.6% | 28.9% |
| AG | English-Language Arts | 29.0% | 50.4% | 42.8% |
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Math | 23.6% | 47.5% | 47.4% |
| 10 | Math | 26.0% | 67.1% | 69.3% |
| 11 | Math | 22.7% | 27.7% | 30.3% |
| AG | Math | 22.0% | 47.8% | 42.8% |
2007 CST English-Language Arts Standards Test Score Performance
2007 CST Science Test Score Performance
2007 CST U.S. History Test Score Performance
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | English-Language Arts Standards | 15.0% | 27.7% | 40.3% |
| 9 | English-Language Arts Standards | 13.0% | 30.0% | 47.0% |
| 10 | English-Language Arts Standards | 20.0% | 23.0% | 37.0% |
| 11 | English-Language Arts Standards | 12.0% | 30.0% | 37.0% |
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Science | 4.0% | 20.0% | 35.0% |
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | U.S. History | 4.0% | 25.0% | 35.0% |
- State Colleges
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Local & State Colleges, Universities & Technical Schools
- Casa Loma College - Van Nuys
- 6850 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 300
- Van Nuys, CA 91405
- (818) 785-2726
- Adelante Career Institute
- 14547 Titus, Suite 100
- Van Nuys, CA 91402
- (818) 908-9912
- San Fernando Beauty Academy
- 8700 Van Nuys Blvd
- Van Nuys, CA 91402
- (818) 894-9550
- King's College and Seminary
- 14800 Sherman Way
- Van Nuys, CA 91405
- (818) 779-8040
- University of Phoenix - Bay Area Campus
- 3590 N. First Street, Suite 101
- San Jose, CA 95134
- (925) 416-4100
- Marinello Schools of Beauty
- 24741 Alessandro Blvd
- Moreno Valley, CA 92553
- (909) 247-2047
Libraries Near This School
- VAN NUYS BRANCH
- 6250 SYLMAR AVE. MALL
- VAN NUYS, CA 91401
- (818) 756-8453
School Information
This School
Public
Private - Number of Students: 102
- Number of Full-Time Teachers: 5
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
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*Source: NCES 2006-2007; CA Department of Education; Local Districts and Schools
