Templeton Independent Study High

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Templeton Independent Study High ranks 1307 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Templeton Independent Study High is a small public high school in Templeton, California, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 95. The school is part of the Templeton Unified School District, which is ranked 450 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Templeton High School has maintained a consistent 4-star rating in recent years, Templeton Independent Study High has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 319 out of 2,039 California high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 1,329 out of 2,348 in 2022-2023. The school's performance has also varied among different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming their male counterparts, and white students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggling more than their peers.

Templeton Independent Study High's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than that of nearby high schools, including Atascadero High and Paso Robles High. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from a high of 97.5% in 2021-2022 to a low of 75.0% in 2019-2020, while its dropout rate has varied from 0.0% to 11.1% in recent years. These inconsistencies and underperformance compared to nearby schools suggest that Templeton Independent Study High faces significant challenges in maintaining academic stability and supporting student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465-5063

(805) 434-5833

District: Templeton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1307^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,432

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

33.7%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Templeton Independent Study High ranks worse than 56.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Templeton Independent Study High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), Hispanic (33.7%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Templeton Independent Study High is 22.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Templeton Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Templeton Independent Study High employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Templeton Independent Study High is $7,432, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Templeton Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Templeton Independent Study High:

SchoolDigger ranks Templeton Independent Study High 1307^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Templeton Independent Study High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Templeton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Templeton Unified 450^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Templeton Independent Study High

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Rank History for all students at Templeton Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	52.40	462^nd	1653	72.1%
2005	53.74	523^rd	1901	72.5%
2006	69.64	292^nd	1968	85.2%
2007	53.44	576^th	2063	72.1%
2008	37.31	985^th	2117	53.5%
2009	58.02	523^rd	2238	76.6%
2010	45.22	889^th	2281	61.0%
2011	46.31	880^th	2367	62.8%
2012	56.52	638^th	2354	72.9%
2013	51.95	737^th	2426	69.6%
2015	56.72	828^th	1994	58.5%
2016	83.64	319^th	2039	84.4%
2017	44.12	1145^th	2021	43.3%
2018	51.81	977^th	2017	51.6%
2019	55.86	833^rd	2133	60.9%
2021	55.26	526^th	1290	59.2%
2022	71.50	505^th	2123	76.2%
2023	33.18	1329^th	2348	43.4%
2024	34.10	1307^th	2323	43.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Templeton Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.75	1373^rd	1937	29.1%
2022	56.11	726^th	1943	62.6%
2024	38.26	1195^th	2235	46.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Templeton Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.10	898^th	1760	49.0%
2019	56.70	704^th	1833	61.6%
2021	64.11	343^rd	1054	67.5%
2022	68.14	485^th	1858	73.9%
2023	50.06	818^th	2118	61.4%
2024	38.23	1122^nd	2098	46.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Templeton Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	40.02	656^th	1122	41.5%
2023	9.92	1952^nd	2207	11.6%
2024	28.15	1369^th	2172	37.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Templeton Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.83	1448^th	2142	32.4%

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Rank History for White students at Templeton Independent Study High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	18.08	965^th	1173	17.7%
2019	19.37	1011^th	1222	17.3%
2022	49.50	599^th	1204	50.2%
2023	24.30	1027^th	1434	28.4%
2024	19.11	1078^th	1406	23.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Templeton Independent Study High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	176	5	4	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	201
2000	175	3	3	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	207
2001	171	4	1	22	9	n/a	n/a	0	207
2002	215	3	5	30	6	n/a	n/a	0	259
2003	215	3	5	30	6	n/a	n/a	0	259
2004	197	1	5	35	7	n/a	n/a	2	247
2005	232	3	2	34	1	n/a	n/a	3	275
2006	215	2	3	28	1	n/a	n/a	5	254
2007	185	3	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	3	211
2008	125	3	n/a	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	145
2009	81	2	0	15	3	0	2	0	103
2010	87	1	0	13	2	0	11	0	114
2011	88	0	1	23	2	0	2	0	116
2012	93	0	0	19	2	0	4	0	118
2013	77	0	0	18	0	0	3	0	98
2014	71	0	1	18	2	0	9	0	101
2015	54	0	1	20	2	0	5	0	82
2016	42	0	2	12	2	0	5	0	63
2017	47	0	0	11	1	0	3	0	62
2018	43	0	0	11	1	0	3	0	58
2019	46	0	1	14	0	0	10	0	71
2020	49	0	2	22	1	0	3	0	77
2021	74	0	0	24	1	0	9	0	108
2022	59	0	1	18	0	0	9	0	87
2023	62	0	0	28	0	0	5	0	95
2024	51	0	1	30	1	0	6	0	89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Templeton Independent Study High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	201	5.0	40.2	1.5
2000	207	6.0	34.5	1.4
2001	207	6.0	34.5	1
2002	259	7.0	37.0	3.1
2003	259	7.0	37.0	3.1
2004	247	9.0	27.4	2.4
2005	275	7.0	39.3	0.7
2006	254	7.7	33.0	0
2007	211	7.0	30.1	0
2008	145	5.0	29.0	2.1
2009	103	4.0	25.8	2.9
2010	114	3.6	31.4	2.6
2011	116	n/a	n/a	13.8
2012	118	3.9	30.2	n/a
2013	98	3.9	25.1	16.3
2014	101	2.9	34.4	10.9
2015	82	3.0	27.3	15.9
2016	63	2.0	31.5	12.7
2017	62	2.2	28.1	8.1
2018	58	1.7	33.1	27.6
2019	71	4.0	17.7	31
2020	77	n/a	n/a	33.8
2021	108	4.3	24.8	19.4
2022	87	3.8	22.8	21.8
2023	95	3.8	25.0	31.6
2024	89	4.0	22.2	34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Templeton Independent Study High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	201	5.0	40.2	1.5
2000	207	6.0	34.5	1.4
2001	207	6.0	34.5	1
2002	259	7.0	37.0	3.1
2003	259	7.0	37.0	3.1
2004	247	9.0	27.4	2.4
2005	275	7.0	39.3	0.7
2006	254	7.7	33.0	0
2007	211	7.0	30.1	0
2008	145	5.0	29.0	2.1
2009	103	4.0	25.8	2.9
2010	114	3.6	31.4	2.6
2011	116	n/a	n/a	13.8
2012	118	3.9	30.2	n/a
2013	98	3.9	25.1	16.3
2014	101	2.9	34.4	10.9
2015	82	3.0	27.3	15.9
2016	63	2.0	31.5	12.7
2017	62	2.2	28.1	8.1
2018	58	1.7	33.1	27.6
2019	71	4.0	17.7	31
2020	77	n/a	n/a	33.8
2021	108	4.3	24.8	19.4
2022	87	3.8	22.8	21.8
2023	95	3.8	25.0	31.6
2024	89	4.0	22.2	34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Templeton Independent Study High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,432

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Templeton Independent Study High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 833^rd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1329^th of 2348 High schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Templeton Independent Study High)	46.7	45.8	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Templeton Unified)	70.8	55.7	15.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Templeton Independent Study High)	19.2	8	11.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Templeton Unified)	38.8	28.3	10.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	95	33.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	14	28	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	62	34.8%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	31.6%	0.6%

Schools Near Templeton Independent Study High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Eagle Canyon High	Public	9-12	950 Old County Rd.	Templeton	93465	San Luis Obispo County	Templeton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 434-5833	13	1	12.7	53.8%	6 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (23.1%)								(n/a)								$9,181
Templeton Independent Study High	Public	9-12	964 Old County Rd.	Templeton	93465	San Luis Obispo County	Templeton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 434-5833	89	4	22.2	34.8%	51 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (33.7%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	34.1	1307^th of 2323 public high schools	43.7%		33.2	1329^th of 2348 public high schools	43.4%	22	30.0		30.0	34.4	34.4	6.5	6.5	$7,432
Templeton High	Public	9-12	1200 Main St.	Templeton	93465	San Luis Obispo County	Templeton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 434-5888	738	37	20.0	20.5%	472 (64.0%)	3 (0.4%)	190 (25.7%)	8 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (8.1%)	79.6	331^st of 2323 public high schools	85.8%		63.4	591^st of 2348 public high schools	74.8%	260	42.3		42.1	72.9	72.9	38.8	38.8	$9,654
Atascadero High	Public	9-12	1 High School Hill	Atascadero	93422	San Luis Obispo County	Atascadero Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 462-4300	1,114	60	18.4	44.1%	684 (61.4%)	18 (1.6%)	336 (30.2%)	20 (1.8%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (3.9%)	50.3	849^th of 2323 public high schools	63.5%		60	659^th of 2348 public high schools	71.9%	190	26.5		26.6	50.6	50.6	23.0	23.0	$10,815
Liberty High (Continuation)	Public	10-12	810 Niblick Rd.	Paso Robles	93446	San Luis Obispo County	Paso Robles Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 769-1600	178	10	18.6	68.0%	42 (23.6%)	2 (1.1%)	130 (73.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	10.5	1980^th of 2323 public high schools	14.8%		12.1	1944^th of 2348 public high schools	17.2%	36	5.2		6.0	13.9	13.9	1.3	1.3
Independence High	Public	9-12	812 Niblick Rd.	Paso Robles	93446	San Luis Obispo County	Paso Robles Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 769-1620	127	7	18.4	63.8%	46 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	36.2	1236^th of 2323 public high schools	46.8%		25	1560^th of 2348 public high schools	33.6%	324	15.8		15.8	48.8	48.8	12.2	12.2
Paso Robles High	Public	9-12	801 Niblick Rd.	Paso Robles	93446	San Luis Obispo County	Paso Robles Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 769-1500	2,037	93	21.9	63.9%	757 (37.2%)	23 (1.1%)	1,171 (57.5%)	26 (1.3%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	54 (2.7%)	47.7	919^th of 2323 public high schools	60.4%		61.1	631^st of 2348 public high schools	73.1%	288	24.6	7.1	24.1	51.2	51.2	20.9	20.9
Paloma Creek High	Public	9-12	10801 El Camino Real	Atascadero	93422	San Luis Obispo County	Atascadero Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 462-4350	84	3	24.2	67.9%	56 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (31.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	8.5	2141^st of 2323 public high schools	7.8%		16.3	1793^rd of 2348 public high schools	23.6%	348	4.2		3.3	8.0	8.0	0.0	0.0	$13,230
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)	Public	9-12	10801 El Camino Real	Atascadero	93422	San Luis Obispo County	Atascadero Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 462-4350	166	6	29.9	39.8%	113 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (25.3%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	53.1	797^th of 2323 public high schools	65.7%		58.5	682^nd of 2348 public high schools	71.0%	115	34.7		33.3	54.0	54.0	16.0	16.0	$10,065
Morro Bay High	Public	9-12	235 Atascadero Rd.	Morro Bay	93442	San Luis Obispo County	San Luis Coastal Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 771-1845	773	43	17.8	52.8%	447 (57.8%)	2 (0.3%)	224 (29.0%)	46 (6.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.6%)	74	418^th of 2323 public high schools	82.0%		87.1	218^th of 2348 public high schools	90.7%	200	32.9	27.8	32.4	72.4	72.4	40.0	40.0	$14,945

Frequently Asked Questions about Templeton Independent Study High

How many students attend Templeton Independent Study High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 89 students attended Templeton Independent Study High.

What district is Templeton Independent Study High in?

Templeton Unified

What is the racial makeup of Templeton Independent Study High?

Students at Templeton Independent Study High are 57% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Templeton Independent Study High a good school?

Templeton Independent Study High ranks 1307^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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