John Finney High (Continuation School) vs. Jesse M. Bethel High School
Should you attend John Finney High (Continuation School) or Jesse M. Bethel High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Finney High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Jesse M. Bethel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, John Finney 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 ≤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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,441 students in grades 9-12, Jesse M. Bethel 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
143 students
1,441 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6258 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
16%
Graduation Rate
50-54%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
362
Grade 10 Students
-
389
Grade 11 Students
46
358
Grade 12 Students
97
332
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
21%
% Hispanic
60%
43%
% Black
26%
23%
% White
4%
6%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
25%
