Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, John Finney 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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John Finney High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
School Overview
John Finney High (Continuation School)'s student population of 116 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Finney 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 John Finney High (Continuation School) is 0.63, 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
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
28%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Finney High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
John Finney High (Continuation School) is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Finney High (Continuation School) often compared to?
John Finney High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Vallejo High School, Jesse M. Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Finney High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of John Finney High (Continuation School) is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Finney High (Continuation School)?
116 students attend John Finney High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Finney High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Finney High (Continuation School)?
John Finney High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Finney High (Continuation School) offer ?
John Finney High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Finney High (Continuation School) part of?
John Finney High (Continuation School) is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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