Templeton Independent Study High

96 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Templeton Independent Study High (TISH), located in Templeton, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Templeton Unified School District. The program is designed for students who require a more flexible learning environment than the traditional classroom setting. By offering a personalized curriculum, the school allows students to balance their academic requirements with personal responsibilities, health needs, or specific learning styles, all while working toward a standard high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a structured yet independent approach, where students typically work on coursework at home under the guidance of credentialed teachers. While the model promotes self-directed study, students remain connected to the district through regular meetings, consultations, and academic support. This model is particularly well-suited for motivated students who excel with autonomy and those who benefit from a smaller, more individualized educational experience compared to the conventional comprehensive high school environment.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Templeton Independent Study High
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	34
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
48 (50.0%)
Hispanic
34 (35.4%)
Two or More
11 (11.5%)
American Indian
2 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Templeton Unified
Phone:	(805)434-5833
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 37