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Independent Trails

7315 S Shingle Rd Shingle Springs, CA 95682

Tel: (530) 672-9462

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Independent Trails in Shingle Springs, CA, serves 9 students in grades 9 through 12 within a rural, nonsectarian special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with two full–time teachers supporting personalized instruction.
Enrollment includes a diverse student body with approximately 11% students of color, reflecting the local community demographic.
Independent Trails operates as a co–educational institution focused exclusively on high school grade levels in a rural setting.
As a special education school, Independent Trails provides specialized programming for a small enrollment size of 9 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Independent Trails
9	3
10	1
11	2
12	1
Ungraded	2

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Student Body

Total Students

9 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Independent Trails?

The application deadline for Independent Trails is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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