Serving 27 students in grades 7-12, Del Amigo 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Amigo High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Del Amigo High (Continuation School)'s student population of 27 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Del Amigo High (Continuation School) is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Del Amigo High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Del Amigo High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Del Amigo High (Continuation School)?
27 students attend Del Amigo High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Del Amigo High (Continuation School) students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Amigo High (Continuation School)?
Del Amigo High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Del Amigo High (Continuation School) offer ?
Del Amigo High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Del Amigo High (Continuation School) part of?
Del Amigo High (Continuation School) is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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