Serving 164 students in grades 9-12, Vista 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%) 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista 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
Vista Continuation High School's student population of 164 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vista Continuation High School is 0.36, 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)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Vista Continuation High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vista Continuation High School?
164 students attend Vista Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vista Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Continuation High School?
Vista Continuation High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Continuation High School offer ?
Vista Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Continuation High School part of?
Vista Continuation High School is part of Kern High School District.
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