Refugio High Continuation School (Closed 2023)

Refugio High Continuation School serves 1,140 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% 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
1,140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
30%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
63%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Refugio High Continuation School?
1,140 students attend Refugio High Continuation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Refugio High Continuation School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Refugio High Continuation School?
Refugio High Continuation School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Refugio High Continuation School offer ?
Refugio High Continuation School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Refugio High Continuation School part of?
Refugio High Continuation School is part of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.

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