Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, La Cuesta Continuation High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Cuesta Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Cuesta Continuation High School's student population of 115 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Cuesta Continuation High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Cuesta Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of La Cuesta Continuation High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend La Cuesta Continuation High School?
115 students attend La Cuesta Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of La Cuesta Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cuesta Continuation High School?
La Cuesta Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Cuesta Continuation High School offer ?
La Cuesta Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Cuesta Continuation High School part of?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is La Cuesta Continuation High School located?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is located in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Laguna.
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