Enrollment
221
Combined
DISTRICT 167 · STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FOLSOM-CORDOVA UNIFIED·NCES 061389009821
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
10848 Gadsten Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 · (916) 294-9105 · Sacramento County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL221 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
17.9:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
102 students
DISTRICT 43% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 1% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 9 | 15 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 49 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 77 | 35% |
| Grade 12 | 73 | 33% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 62% · US 70%
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
37.9%
own-school result
Math
14.1%
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 | 9.1% | 28.8% | 25.8% | 36.4% |
| Math | 4.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 71.9% |
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 | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| 2023-24 | 37.0% | 4.3% |
| 2022-23 | 38.0% | 10.3% |
| 2021-22 | 47.3% | 16.4% |
| 2018-19 | 50.0% | 17.8% |
| 2017-18 | 55.3% | 15.5% |
| 2016-17 | 47.7% | 11.7% |
| 2015-16 | 47.0% | 13.0% |
| 2014-15 | 55.0% | 18.0% |
% 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 Walnutwood High (Independent Study) ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 221 | #54 of 208 | #5 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #37 of 59 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.2% | #20 of 59 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.2% | #72 of 95 | #6 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
221
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
+6% since 1990-91, when it was 208
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 21.8:1
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 | 221 | 12.3 | 17.9:1 | 46% (102) |
| 2023-24 | 169 | 11.7 | 14.5:1 | 48% (81) |
| 2022-23 | 199 | 13 | 15.3:1 | 32% (63) |
| 2020-21 | 218 | 10 | 21.8:1 | 29% (63) |
| 2017-18 | 185 | 9.8 | 19.0:1 | 39% (73) |
| 2015-16 | 183 | 8 | 22.9:1 | 40% (74) |
| 2010-11 | 171 | N/A | N/A | 32% (55) |
| 2000-01 | 159 | 5 | 31.8:1 | 9% (14) |
| 1990-91 | 208 | 4 | 52.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Walnutwood High (Independent Study).
Since 2017-18: students up 19% (185 to 221); teachers up 26% (9.8 to 12.3).
About Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Walnutwood High (Independent Study), located in Rancho Cordova, California, is a small combined-grade school. The grade span is kindergarten through 12, and enrollment is 221 students. Average enrollment for combined schools in California is about 602, so this school runs 63% smaller than that.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is in Folsom-Cordova Unified, a district with 21,699 students across 35 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is 54% White. Other reported shares: 24% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 5% Asian, and 5% Black. That compares with about 45% White among all Sacramento County residents. Walnutwood High (Independent Study) has a diversity index of 63%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) employs 12.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 17.9:1. Across combined schools in California, the average ratio is about 18.6:1. Walnutwood High (Independent Study)'s free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 46%. The 63% average for public schools in Sacramento County is 17 points higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Sacramento County, median household income is about $92,175, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. A total of 387 public schools operate in Sacramento County, serving about 259,342 students.
The closest public school, Innovations Academy, is less than a tenth of a mile from Walnutwood High (Independent Study). Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000, a location NCES labels City: Small.
The school's size has been steady, with 218 students in 2020-21 and 221 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 21.8:1 in 2020-21, and 17.9:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Walnutwood High (Independent Study) covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Sacramento County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,594,006
Census ACS
Median income
$92,175
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
387
259,342 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified
- Folsom HighHigh · 2,901 students
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- Sutter MiddleMiddle · 1,628 students
- Folsom MiddleMiddle · 1,508 students
- Mills MiddleMiddle · 886 students
Other schools in Rancho Cordova
- Cordova HighHigh · 1,944 students
- Sunrise ElementaryElementary · 1,235 students
- Lake View CharterCombined · 969 students
- Mills MiddleMiddle · 886 students
- Robert J. McGarvey ElementaryElementary · 840 students
- W. E. Mitchell MiddleMiddle · 755 students
Nearby schools
- Innovations Academy0.0 mi · 113
- W. E. Mitchell Middle0.3 mi · 755
- Prospect Community Day0.5 mi · 17
- Kinney High (Continuation)0.5 mi · 112
- Williamson Elementary0.5 mi · 489
- Riverview STEM Elementary1.0 mi · 357
Frequently asked questions
About Walnutwood High (Independent Study)How many students attend Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) enrolls approximately 221 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Walnutwood High (Independent Study) serve?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many teachers does Walnutwood High (Independent Study) have?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.
How diverse is Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) reports a student body of 54% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is overseen by Folsom-Cordova Unified in Sacramento County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.