Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School)'s student population of 58 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) is 0.61, 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
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
55%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School)?
58 students attend King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School)?
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) offer ?
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) part of?
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) located?
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation School) is located in the Central Davis neighborhood of Davis, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Central Davis.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - no school and offices closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - no school and offices closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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