At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
Walnutwood High (Independent Study): 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Rancho Cordova. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Folsom-Cordova Unified. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, close to the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.4%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.8%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black4.5%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Innovations Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
113 reported students
Reymouth Special Education Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Cordova Lane Center
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Mather Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
236 reported students
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
150 reported students
Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences
Elementary · Grades KG–06
293 reported students
Public schools near Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations Academy Other · Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–12 | 113 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cordova Lane Center Other · Folsom-Cordova Unified | Not reported | — | 0.4 mi |
| New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova Other · Charter · New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova District | KG–12 | 164 | 2.3 mi |
| Foundations Academy Other · Sacramento County Office of Education | KG–12 | 171 | 3 mi |
| Visions In Education Other · Charter · Visions In Education District | KG–12 | 7,460 | 3.6 mi |
| Ralph Richardson Center Other · San Juan Unified | KG–12 | 54 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
What grades does Walnutwood High (Independent Study) serve?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Folsom-Cordova Unified.
How many students attend Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 221 students and 12.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walnutwood High (Independent Study) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Folsom-Cordova Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walnutwood High (Independent Study) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walnutwood High (Independent Study) in?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified, based in Rancho Cordova, CA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Innovations Academy (under 0.1 mi), Cordova Lane Center (0.4 mi), New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.