Serving 46 students in grades 8-12, Chautauqua High (Continuation 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chautauqua High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Chautauqua High (Continuation School)'s student population of 46 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chautauqua High (Continuation 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 Chautauqua High (Continuation School) is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chautauqua High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Chautauqua High (Continuation School) is ranked #7692 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chautauqua High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Chautauqua High (Continuation School) is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chautauqua High (Continuation School)?
46 students attend Chautauqua High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Chautauqua High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chautauqua High (Continuation School)?
Chautauqua High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chautauqua High (Continuation School) offer ?
Chautauqua High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Chautauqua High (Continuation School) part of?
Chautauqua High (Continuation School) is part of Bear Valley Unified School District.
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