Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Community High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Community High (Continuation School)'s student population of 14 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community High (Continuation School) is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1

American Indian
7%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
36%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
50%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%

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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Community High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Community High (Continuation School)?
14 students attend Community High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Community High (Continuation School) students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community High (Continuation School)?
Community High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community High (Continuation School) offer ?
Community High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Community High (Continuation School) part of?
Community High (Continuation School) is part of Pacific Grove Unified School District.
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