Examining Independent Study High Schools in California
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Examining Independent Study
High Schools in CaliforniaA Report Completed by the Regional
Educational Laboratory of WestEd June 2009
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While added attention has been given to differing learningstyles and attempting to accommodate as many learners aspossible, more opportunities have become available for highschool students to complete their high school studies in non-
traditional methods.One such opportunity has been the creation of a frameworkof high school students working independently, known as
Independent Study High Schools. This report asks questionsand discusses answers about these new schools.
Background to the Report
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An Independent Study High School recognized by theCalifornia Department of Education is defined as a
school whose enrollment consists of more than 75%independent study learners. There are many public highschools that accommodate independent study learners
as well, but this study focuses on schools that qualify asIndependent Study High Schools.
What defines anIndependent Study High School?
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The report focused around 6 questions thatmost reflect the independent study
movement in high schools in California.
Focus Questions
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What was the independent study enrollment inCalifornias independent study high schools andother types of high school in 2006/07, and whatwas the enrollment trend between 2001/02 and
2006/07?
Question 1:
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What was the independent study enrollment in Californias independent study highschools and other types of high school in 2006/07, and what was the enrollment
trend between 2001/02 and 2006/07?
Question 1:
Independent StudyHigh Schools 2006/7
58,788 studentsenrolled
Independent Study
learners in other school types 2006/7
25,560 studentsenrolled
Traditional learners in
other school types
2006/7
1,905,857 studentsenrolled
Independent StudyHigh Schools 2001/2:40,782 students
Independent StudyHigh Schools 2006/7:58,788 students
44.15%Increase
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Do Californias independent study high schoolstarget specific student populations and, if so,
which ones?
Question 2:
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Do Californias independent study high schools target specific student populationsand, if so, which ones?
Question 2:
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What were the characteristics of students inindependent study high schools compared with
those of students in other types of high school in2006/07?
Question 3:
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What were the characteristics of students in independent study high schoolscompared with those of students in other types of high school in 2006/07?
Question 3:
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What were the locations of Californiasindependent study high schools and their school
characteristics compared with those of other typesof high school in 2006/07?
Question 4:
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What were the locations of Californias independent study high schools and theirschool characteristics compared with those of other types of high school in 2006/07?
Question 4:
However Many Independent StudyHigh Schools are virtualschools, or have manyvirtual students, so anaddress of facilities doesnot accurately portraywhere students are from.
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What were the qualifications of teachers of coreclasses in independent study high schools
compared with those in other types of high schoolin 2006/07?
Question 5
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What were the qualifications of teachers of core classes in independent study highschools compared with those in other types of high school in 2006/07?
Question 5
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What percentage of core classes were taught byhighly qualified teachers in independent study
high schools compared with other types of highschool in 2006/07?
Question 6
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What percentage of core classes were taught by highly qualified teachers inindependent study high schools compared with other types of high school in 2006/07?
Question 6
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Independent StudyHigh Schools
Non-traditional HighSchools
Traditional HighSchools
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Percentage of Highly Qualified Teachers in CoreSubjects
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What percentage of core classes were taught by highly qualified teachers inindependent study high schools compared with other types of high school in 2006/07?
Question 6
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IndependentStudy High Schools
Non-traditionalHigh Schools
Traditional HighSchools
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Percentage of Highly Qualified Teachers who met thesubject matter competence requirement on the basisof the High Objective Uniform State Standard ofEvaluation
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Independent Study High Schools are becomingmore popular, and enrollment continues to rise at avery high rate. There are many advantages to sucha system for many students, even over traditionalhigh schools. Although the traditional high school
model will stay in place, more schools will probablyavail learners of this opportunity.
Conclusion: