Sunset High (Continuation School)

684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Sunset 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sunset High (Continuation School)'s student population of 112 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
112 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunset High (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 Sunset High (Continuation School) is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6021 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset High (Continuation School), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset High (Continuation 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset High (Continuation 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 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunset High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunset High (Continuation School) and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunset High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
58%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunset High (Continuation School) and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sunset High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset High (Continuation School).
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset High (Continuation School) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation School) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Sunset High (Continuation School) is ranked #6021 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunset High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Sunset High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like San Dieguito High School Academy, Surfside High (Continuation School), La Costa Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation School) is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sunset High (Continuation School)?
112 students attend Sunset High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sunset High (Continuation School) students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset High (Continuation School)?
Sunset High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunset High (Continuation School) offer ?
Sunset High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunset High (Continuation School) part of?
Sunset High (Continuation School) is part of San Dieguito Union High School District.

School Reviews

5   10/14/2017
I went to Sunset High and ended up graduating a year and a half BEFORE my class. Great teachers. Great curriculum.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sandy Harrold Morrow

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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