Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2021)

Serving 30 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
<50%
37%
(15-16)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
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Asian
(15-16)
n/a
11%
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Hispanic
(15-16)
87%
54%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
6%
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White
(15-16)
13%
24%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) 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
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
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(15-16)
≥80%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School?
The graduation rate of Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School?
30 students attend Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School?
Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School offer ?
Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School part of?
Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

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