Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Rancho Cordova, CA · Folsom-Cordova Unified
Alternative school · Grades K-12 · City, small
293rd of 447 California schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
10848 Gadsten Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105Official website ↗NCES ID 061389009821Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Walnutwood High (Independent Study) 293rd of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 70 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 169 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 64.5% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 16.6% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 10.7% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 12.9% | 4.1% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.8% | 2.4% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $488K in zip 95670 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Walnutwood High (Independent Study) in?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified district in Rancho Cordova, California.
Is Walnutwood High (Independent Study) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walnutwood High (Independent Study) 293rd of 447 California schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
White 65%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 11%, Black 4% (169 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walnutwood High (Independent Study) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95670 is $488K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.