Centennial Independent Study

Students in Madera, California, attend Centennial Independent Study, a very small school serving multiple grade levels. Enrollment totals 25 students across grades 1 through 12. That puts enrollment 96% below the 602-student average for combined schools in California.

Golden Valley Unified runs Centennial Independent Study along with 8 other schools, enrolling 2,997 students in total.

The largest group at Centennial Independent Study is White students, at 44%. Other students are 40% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial.

Centennial Independent Study reported 2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 12.8:1. By comparison, the average for combined schools in California is 18.6:1. There are 21 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 84% of enrollment.

For the population of Madera County, median household income comes to about $76,627, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Madera County counts 81 public schools with about 32,251 students.

Liberty High sits less than a tenth of a mile from Centennial Independent Study. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 7 other public schools.

Centennial Independent Study is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.

Enrollment increased 9% over 4 years, reaching 25 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 23.0:1 to 12.8:1.

This page is set up for the Centennial Independent Study community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.