Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Palisade Glacier High (Continuation 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 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)'s student population of 35 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation 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 Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is 0.69, which is more 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
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
41%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is ranked #6794 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)?
35 students attend Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) offer ?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) part of?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is part of Bishop Unified School District.
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