Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Ron Hockwalt Academies (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 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)'s student population of 41 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ron Hockwalt Academies (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 Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) is 0.63, which is less 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
46%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Ron Hockwalt Academies (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 Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)?
41 students attend Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)?
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) offer ?
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) part of?
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) is part of Walnut Valley Unified School District.
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