Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Mad River 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mad River High (Continuation 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
Mad River High (Continuation School)'s student population of 29 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mad River High (Continuation School) is 0.58, 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)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mad River High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Mad River High (Continuation School) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mad River High (Continuation School)?
29 students attend Mad River High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mad River High (Continuation School) students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mad River High (Continuation School)?
Mad River High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mad River High (Continuation School) offer ?
Mad River High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mad River High (Continuation School) part of?
Mad River High (Continuation School) is part of Northern Humboldt Union High School District.
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