Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, La Cuesta 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 92% 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: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Cuesta Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Cuesta Continuation High School's student population of 80 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Cuesta 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 La Cuesta Continuation High School is 0.22, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
88%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Cuesta Continuation High School's ranking?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is ranked #7692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Cuesta Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of La Cuesta Continuation High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Cuesta Continuation High School?
80 students attend La Cuesta Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of La Cuesta Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cuesta Continuation High School?
La Cuesta Continuation High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Cuesta Continuation High School offer ?
La Cuesta Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Cuesta Continuation High School part of?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is La Cuesta Continuation High School located?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is located in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Laguna.
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