Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Independent Trails
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 (2026-27)
- 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
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.:
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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The nearest high school and preschool to Independent Trails is Marble Valley Academy (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whispering Pines Christian School (6.5 miles away)
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(209) 245-4976
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(916) 933-5122
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 228 students
Catholic
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Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
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Avg. class size: 28 students
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Extracurriculars: 3
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Distance: 7.5 mi
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