Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)'s student population of 11 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)?
11 students attend Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)?
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) offer ?
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) part of?
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School) is part of Fall River Joint Unified School District.
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