Kirk Douglas Continuation High School (Closed 2010)

Kirk Douglas Continuation High School serves 64 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
64 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kirk Douglas Continuation High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kirk Douglas Continuation High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kirk Douglas Continuation High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kirk Douglas Continuation High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kirk Douglas Continuation High School?
64 students attend Kirk Douglas Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kirk Douglas Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirk Douglas Continuation High School?
Kirk Douglas Continuation High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kirk Douglas Continuation High School offer ?
Kirk Douglas Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kirk Douglas Continuation High School part of?
Kirk Douglas Continuation High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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