Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Abraxas Continuation High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abraxas Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Abraxas Continuation High School's student population of 243 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abraxas Continuation High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraxas Continuation High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraxas Continuation High School's ranking?
Abraxas Continuation High School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Abraxas Continuation High School often compared to?
Abraxas Continuation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alba by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraxas Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Abraxas Continuation High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Abraxas Continuation High School?
243 students attend Abraxas Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Abraxas Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraxas Continuation High School?
Abraxas Continuation High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Abraxas Continuation High School offer ?
Abraxas Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Abraxas Continuation High School part of?
Abraxas Continuation High School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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