South Community High School (Closed 2013)

South Community High School serves 8 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
<50%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Community High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Community High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in South Community High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Community High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of South Community High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
19%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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 58% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend South Community High School?
8 students attend South Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of South Community High School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Community High School?
South Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Community High School offer ?
South Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Community High School part of?
South Community High School is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.

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