Serving 976 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online's student population of 976 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
976 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8568 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online's ranking?
Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online is ranked #8568 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online?
The graduation rate of Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online is 70%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online?
976 students attend Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online?
Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online offer ?
Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online part of?
Farber School Of Independent Studies And Online is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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