School Overview
Decoto School for Independent Study, located in Union City, California, is an alternative educational program within the New Haven Unified School District designed to offer students a flexible, non-traditional path to earning their high school diploma. Unlike a conventional classroom setting, the school focuses on personalized learning plans that allow students to work at their own pace. This environment is particularly well-suited for students who may require a more adaptable schedule due to personal, professional, or academic needs, as it prioritizes self-directed study under the guidance of credentialed teachers.

The program emphasizes academic accountability and individualized support, bridging the gap between independent coursework and direct instruction. Students meet regularly with teachers to review progress, receive guidance on assignments, and ensure they are meeting state standards and graduation requirements. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, Decoto School aims to foster student success, build self-reliance, and provide a viable educational alternative for those who thrive outside of the traditional comprehensive high school structure.
233
Total Students
10.1
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Decoto School for Independent Study
Demographic Student Count
White21
Hispanic101
Black15
Asian73
Two or More13
American Indian1
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    101 (43.5%)
  • Asian
    73 (31.5%)
  • White
    21 (9.1%)
  • Black
    15 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: New Haven Unified
Phone: (510)476-2696
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/nhusd.k12.ca.us/dis/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Decoto School for Independent Study
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten5
Grade 11
Grade 25
Grade 36
Grade 45
Grade 54
Grade 69
Grade 716
Grade 810
Grade 917
Grade 1029
Grade 1145
Grade 1281
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Decoto School for Independent Study
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12051.5%
Male11248.1%
Not Specified10.4%
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