Insight School of California District

The Insight School of California District consists of a single online high school, Insight School of California, serving grades 9-12 from Simi Valley and beyond.

This virtual school serves a student population with significant economic need and has shown notable improvement in its statewide ranking, jumping from the 23rd to the 42nd percentile over two years and earning a second star. However, academic proficiency in English, math, and science remains below state averages, and the school faces a critical challenge with a dropout rate of 39%, which is nearly five times the state average, alongside a lower graduation rate.

Key factors for families to consider include the school's high student-to-teacher ratio of 38-to-1, its fully online instructional model, and a chronic absenteeism rate above the state average. The recent ranking gains are positive, but the very high dropout rate indicates the school may be best suited for highly self-motivated students who can thrive in an independent, virtual learning environment with less direct teacher contact.