Overview

North Star Independent Study School is an alternative school in Sutter Creek, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 12 schools in Amador County Unified School District.

School Rating

North Star Independent Study School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
4/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Low-Income Students


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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

525 Independence Drive
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
School leader: Mr Matt Medellin
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Nearby Schools

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    County Community School
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 1-12
  • 2 /10
    Independence High (Continuation) School
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    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
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    1.13 miles
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  • NA
    Sutter Hill Seventh-Day Adventist
    1.25 miles
    Private; 1-8
  • 9 /10
    Amador High School
    1.37 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 6 /10
    Sutter Creek Elementary School
    1.48 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • NA
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    1.66 miles
    Private; PK
  • 7 /10
    Argonaut High School
    1.76 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
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    2.02 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Amador High School
    1.37 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 7 /10
    Argonaut High School
    1.76 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 6 /10
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    2.68 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 6 /10
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    2.37 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 6 /10
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    13.38 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 6 /10
    Sutter Creek Elementary School
    1.48 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 6 /10
    Mokelumne Hill Elementary School
    8.08 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 5 /10
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    2.38 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 5 /10
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    Public district; 8-12