Serving 36 students in grades 6-12, Calico Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calico Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Calico Continuation High School's student population of 36 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
36 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Calico Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calico Continuation High School is 0.67, 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
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
47%
56%

Black
14%
5%

White
30%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calico Continuation High School's ranking?
Calico Continuation High School is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calico Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Calico Continuation High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Calico Continuation High School?
36 students attend Calico Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Calico Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calico Continuation High School?
Calico Continuation High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calico Continuation High School offer ?
Calico Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Calico Continuation High School part of?
Calico Continuation High School is part of Silver Valley Unified School District.
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