Open Valley Independent Study

Patterson Joint Unified
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
100 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Open Valley Independent Study (OVIS), located in Patterson, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Patterson Joint Unified School District. Designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional classroom setting, the school provides a personalized approach to learning. It offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to complete their coursework independently, making it an ideal choice for those who need a non-traditional schedule due to personal, professional, or academic reasons.

The program emphasizes a partnership between students, parents, and credentialed teachers to ensure academic success and accountability. Through individualized learning plans, OVIS enables students to work at their own pace while meeting state standards and district requirements. By combining self-directed study with regular meetings and support from faculty, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that helps students earn their high school diplomas while fostering the independence and time-management skills necessary for future college or career success.
100
Total Students
4.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    73 (73.0%)
  • White
    15 (15.0%)
  • Black
    8 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Patterson Joint Unified
Phone: (209)892-4720
Website: http://patterson.k12.ca.us/ovis/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 66
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 1
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio