Far West Continuation School (Closed 2023)

Far West Continuation School serves 212 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Far West Continuation School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Far West Continuation School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Far West Continuation School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Far West Continuation School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Far West Continuation School?
212 students attend Far West Continuation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Far West Continuation School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Far West Continuation School?
Far West Continuation School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Far West Continuation School offer ?
Far West Continuation School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Far West Continuation School part of?
Far West Continuation School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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