Serving 358 students in grades 10-12, Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High 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 Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is 0.08, 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
#8661 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
96%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School's ranking?
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is ranked #8661 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School?
358 students attend Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School?
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School offer ?
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School part of?
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is part of El Monte Union High School District.
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