Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Jamison (Donald C.) 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School)'s student population of 85 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jamison (Donald C.) 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 Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) is 0.49, 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
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
69%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) is ranked #9052 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School)?
85 students attend Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School)?
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) offer ?
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) part of?
Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation School) is part of Lemoore Union High School District.
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