El Camino High (Continuation School)

14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, El Camino 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

El Camino High (Continuation School)'s student population of 211 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of El Camino High (Continuation School) is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
83%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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45-49%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are El Camino High (Continuation School) often compared to?
El Camino High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Frontier High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of El Camino High (Continuation School) is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend El Camino High (Continuation School)?
211 students attend El Camino High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of El Camino High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino High (Continuation School)?
El Camino High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino High (Continuation School) offer ?
El Camino High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Camino High (Continuation School) part of?
El Camino High (Continuation School) is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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