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Preschool | Grades 1-12 | Amador County Unified

North Star Independent Study is located in Sutter Creek, CA and is one of 12 schools in Amador County Unified School District. It is a alt. school that serves 104 students in grades 1-12.

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.

North Star Independent Study made AYP in 2012. 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 North Star Independent Study'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.

North Star Independent Study had an API growth score of 567 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. North Star Independent Study's 2012 base score was 542 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, North Star Independent Study had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about North Star Independent Study's students and teachers. more

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525 Independence Dr, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

(209) 257-5150

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Amador High School 1.5 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Sutter Creek Elementary School 1.5 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Argonaut High School 1.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Amador County Rop High School 2.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 104

62% 38%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, North Star Independent Study had 38% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% 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 (2011)

White

68%

Hispanic

20%

Two or More Races

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Amador County Unified District Spending

$7,209Per Pupil

The Amador County Unified spends $7,209 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Amador County Unified District

24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, North Star Independent Study had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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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.

English Language Arts

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45%

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51%

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41%

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31%

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English-Language Arts

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75%

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89%

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79%

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Math

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60%

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86%

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78%

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20%

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Biology/Life Sciences

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12%

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44%

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35%

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28%

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English Language Arts

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18%

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58%

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87%

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80%

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14%

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48%

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44%

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Biology

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48%

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42%

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Earth Science

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44%

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English Language Arts

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31%

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51%

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43%

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U.S. History

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23%

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51%

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45%

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42%

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33%

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53%

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50%

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World History

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18%

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39%

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45%

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English Language Arts

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15%

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53%

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45%

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62%

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53%

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World History

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18%

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43%

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46%

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English Language Arts

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15%

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47%

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48%

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U.S. History

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13%

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46%

state

48%

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Biology

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25%

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59%

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52%

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no change

World History

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18%

district

42%

state

46%

CST Results (2012)

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