Abraxas Continuation High School serves 213 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abraxas Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Abraxas Continuation High School's student population of 213 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Abraxas Continuation High School is 0.74, which is more 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)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraxas Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Abraxas Continuation High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Abraxas Continuation High School?
213 students attend Abraxas Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Abraxas Continuation High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraxas Continuation High School?
Abraxas Continuation High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Abraxas Continuation High School offer ?
Abraxas Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Abraxas Continuation High School part of?
Abraxas Continuation High School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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