Serving 139 students in grades 10-12, La Familia 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 ≤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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Familia Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Familia Continuation High School's student population of 139 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Familia 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 Familia Continuation High School is 0.02, 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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 La Familia Continuation High School's ranking?
La Familia Continuation High School is ranked #9188 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Familia Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of La Familia Continuation High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Familia Continuation High School?
139 students attend La Familia Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of La Familia Continuation High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Familia Continuation High School?
La Familia Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Familia Continuation High School offer ?
La Familia Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is La Familia Continuation High School part of?
La Familia Continuation High School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.
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