Mission High (Cont) serves 414 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 13% 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
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
9%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mission High (Cont)?
414 students attend Mission High (Cont).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mission High (Cont) students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission High (Cont)?
Mission High (Cont) has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mission High (Cont) offer ?
Mission High (Cont) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission High (Cont) part of?
Mission High (Cont) is part of Durham Unified School District.
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