Selma Independent

Selma Independent is an alternative high school located in Selma, California, a town on the edge of an urban area. Serving students from seventh through twelfth grade, the school has a small enrollment of 89 students and a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1, with four full-time equivalent teachers. Given its MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and state ranking of #8796 out of 9566 schools in California, the academic performance is with room for growth.

Test scores show that only 16% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while just 2% are proficient or above in Math. Despite these challenges, Selma Independent focuses on student development and offers a unique educational environment tailored to its diverse community. The school's setting provides both the benefits of being close to urban resources while maintaining a small-town feel.

With an enrollment of 89 students, Selma Independent is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Selma Independent are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Selma Independent is 22.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.