Serving 30 students in grades 9-12, Chesnut 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesnut High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chesnut High (Continuation School)'s student population of 30 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chesnut 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 Chesnut High (Continuation School) is 0.06, 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
#4961 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesnut High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Chesnut High (Continuation School) is ranked #4961 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesnut High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Chesnut High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chesnut High (Continuation School)?
30 students attend Chesnut High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Chesnut High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesnut High (Continuation School)?
Chesnut High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chesnut High (Continuation School) offer ?
Chesnut High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chesnut High (Continuation School) part of?
Chesnut High (Continuation School) is part of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District.
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