Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Nueva 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 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
Nueva 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
Nueva Continuation High School's student population of 109 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Nueva 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 Nueva Continuation High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
97%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
3%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nueva Continuation High School's ranking?
Nueva 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 Nueva Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Nueva Continuation High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nueva Continuation High School?
109 students attend Nueva Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Nueva Continuation High School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nueva Continuation High School?
Nueva Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nueva Continuation High School offer ?
Nueva Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nueva Continuation High School part of?
Nueva Continuation High School is part of Kern High School District.
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