About This School
Banning Independent Study School is located in Banning, CA and is one of 9 schools in Banning Unified School District. It is a alt. school that serves 87 students in grades K-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Banning Independent Study School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Banning Independent Study School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Banning Independent Study School had an API growth score of 601 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Banning Independent Study School's 2011 base score was 583 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Banning Independent Study School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banning Independent Study School's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Banning Independent Study School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Banning Independent Study School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Banning Independent Study School had an API growth score of 601 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Banning Independent Study School's 2011 base score was 583 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Banning Independent Study School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banning Independent Study School's students and teachers. more
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Banning Unified District Spending
$9,083Per Pupil
The Banning Unified spends $9,083 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Banning Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Nicolet Middle School 0.1 miles |  |
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| Central Elementary School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Precious Blood Catholic School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Hoffer Elementary School 0.6 miles | |
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| New Horizon High School 0.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Alt. School
- Grades K-12
- Banning Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Banning Independent Study School541 North Alessandro Rd
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-2778
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 87
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Banning Independent Study School had 0% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
49%
White
30%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
14%
Two or More Races
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black
2%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Banning Independent Study School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Banning Independent Study School
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I love them! If wasn't for Mrs. Teran I wouldn't have graduated on time! I enrolled my junior year with 45 credits and Granduated with all 220 credits my senior year! Thanks a million! You have made a huge impact on my life!!
xoxoxoxo
Alexis Wallis
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