Serving 249 students in grades 9-12, El Camino 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
El Camino High (Continuation School)'s student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Camino 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 El Camino High (Continuation School) is 0.26, 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
#9426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
El Camino High (Continuation School) is ranked #9426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Camino High (Continuation School) often compared to?
El Camino High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Frontier High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of El Camino High (Continuation School) is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Camino High (Continuation School)?
249 students attend El Camino High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of El Camino High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino High (Continuation School)?
El Camino High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Camino High (Continuation School) offer ?
El Camino High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Camino High (Continuation School) part of?
El Camino High (Continuation School) is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
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