Banning Independent Study

84 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Banning Independent Study, located at 1151 W. Wilson St. in Banning, California, serves as an alternative educational program within the Banning Unified School District. Designed for students who require a more flexible schedule than the traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on self-paced learning and individualized academic plans. By providing a personalized approach to the state curriculum, the program caters to students who may be managing external work commitments, health challenges, or those who simply thrive better in a non-traditional, self-directed environment.

The school emphasizes a partnership between students, parents, and credentialed teachers to ensure academic success and accountability. While students complete much of their coursework independently, they receive consistent guidance and support from faculty to ensure they meet grade-level standards and graduation requirements. This model aims to provide a structured yet adaptable pathway for students to earn their diplomas, fostering independent work habits and personal responsibility as they progress toward their post-secondary goals.

Total Students

4.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banning Independent Study
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	58
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
58 (69.9%)
White
9 (10.8%)
Black
9 (10.8%)
Two or More
3 (3.6%)
American Indian
2 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Banning Unified
Phone:	(951)922-0268
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 1 1

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 18