Enrollment
32
Combined
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FILLMORE UNIFIED·NCES 061380012893
Heritage Valley Independent Study
615 Shiells Dr., Fillmore, CA 93015 · (805) 524-6077 · Ventura County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED31-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL32 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
27.6:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.6:1 · STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
24 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 25% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
21.4%
own-school result
Math
10.7%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.1% | 14.3% | 35.7% | 42.9% |
| Math | 3.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 82.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21.4% | 10.7% |
| 2023-24 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 2022-23 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| 2021-22 | 27.4% | 3.9% |
| 2018-19 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| 2016-17 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Ventura County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 32 | #153 of 208 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
32
+4 (+14%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
27.6:1
was 28.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 32 | 1.2 | 27.6:1 | 75% (24) |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 0.6 | 49.2:1 | 74% (23) |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 1.6 | 28.2:1 | 87% (40) |
| 2020-21 | 28 | 1 | 28.0:1 | 82% (23) |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 1 | 21.0:1 | 67% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 24 | N/A | N/A | 71% (17) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Heritage Valley Independent Study.
Since 2017-18: students up 52% (21 to 32); teachers up 16% (1 to 1.2).
About Heritage Valley Independent Study
Heritage Valley Independent Study is a small combined-grade school found in Fillmore, California. The student body numbers 32 students, from kindergarten through 12. Average enrollment for combined schools in California is about 602, so this school runs 95% smaller than that.
Fillmore Unified counts 8 schools and 3,685 students, including Heritage Valley Independent Study.
Heritage Valley Independent Study's enrollment is 94% Hispanic. Next come 6% White. The county population is about 44% Hispanic.
Heritage Valley Independent Study counts 1.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 27.6 students for each one. On average, combined schools in California have 18.6:1, compared with 27.6:1 here. About 75% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Ventura County average 59%.
Among Ventura County residents, the median household income is $109,797, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Heritage Valley Independent Study is one of 238 public schools in the county.
The next-closest public school is Fillmore Senior High, about 0.1 miles away. Heritage Valley Independent Study is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Fringe.
Enrollment at Heritage Valley Independent Study grew 14% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 28 to 32 students.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ventura County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
837,469
Census ACS
Median income
$109,797
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
238
147,841 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fillmore Unified
- Fillmore Senior HighHigh · 1,007 students
- Fillmore MiddleMiddle · 813 students
- Rio Vista ElementaryElementary · 553 students
- San Cayetano ElementaryElementary · 514 students
- Mountain VistaElementary · 430 students
- Piru ElementaryElementary · 272 students
Other schools in Fillmore
- Fillmore Senior HighHigh · 1,007 students
- Fillmore MiddleMiddle · 813 students
- Rio Vista ElementaryElementary · 553 students
- San Cayetano ElementaryElementary · 514 students
- Mountain VistaElementary · 430 students
- Sierra HighHigh · 64 students
Nearby schools
- Fillmore Senior High0.1 mi · 1,007
- Sierra High0.2 mi · 64
- Fillmore Middle0.3 mi · 813
- San Cayetano Elementary0.4 mi · 514
- Mountain Vista0.6 mi · 430
- Rio Vista Elementary0.9 mi · 553
Frequently asked questions
About Heritage Valley Independent StudyHow large is Heritage Valley Independent Study?
Heritage Valley Independent Study enrolls approximately 32 students in grades KG-12.
Is Heritage Valley Independent Study an elementary, middle, or high school?
Heritage Valley Independent Study is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Heritage Valley Independent Study have?
Heritage Valley Independent Study employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Heritage Valley Independent Study?
Student demographics at Heritage Valley Independent Study are roughly 6% White, 94% Hispanic.
What district is Heritage Valley Independent Study in?
Heritage Valley Independent Study is part of Fillmore Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.