Serving 64 students in grades 10-12, East 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (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
East High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
East High (Continuation School)'s student population of 64 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East 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 East High (Continuation School) is 0.64, which is equal to 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
16:1
22:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
East 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 East High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of East High (Continuation School) is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend East High (Continuation School)?
64 students attend East High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of East High (Continuation School) students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East High (Continuation School)?
East High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does East High (Continuation School) offer ?
East High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is East High (Continuation School) part of?
East High (Continuation School) is part of Fortuna Union High School District.
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