Below Average
#7889 of 9,539 schools in CA
Goodwill Independent Study
High School · Victor Valley Union High · Victorville, CA
A Victor Valley Union High high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16350 Mojave Dr., Victorville, CA 92395
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Goodwill Independent Study score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 11 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Goodwill Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Victorville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,407
Median home value
$335,900
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92395; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Victor Valley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Victor Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,169 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Route 66Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Victor Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goodwill Independent Study is listed in Victor Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goodwill Independent Study
Goodwill Independent Study is a public high school in Victorville, CA, part of Victor Valley Union High, serving approximately 180 students in grades 7th-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,889 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goodwill Independent Study
What grades does Goodwill Independent Study serve?
Goodwill Independent Study serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Goodwill Independent Study?
Goodwill Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodwill Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodwill Independent Study is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goodwill Independent Study rank in CA?
Goodwill Independent Study ranks #7,889 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Goodwill Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Goodwill Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Goodwill Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodwill Independent Study has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Goodwill Independent Study a charter school?
No, Goodwill Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goodwill Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Goodwill Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goodwill Independent Study?
83.9% of students at Goodwill Independent Study qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Phone
- (760) 955-3440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92395)
- 49,323
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92395; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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