Alvord Continuation High School serves 136 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alvord Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alvord Continuation High School's student population of 136 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alvord Continuation High School is 0.22, 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)6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alvord Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Alvord Continuation High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alvord Continuation High School?
136 students attend Alvord Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alvord Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvord Continuation High School?
Alvord Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alvord Continuation High School offer ?
Alvord Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alvord Continuation High School part of?
Alvord Continuation High School is part of Alvord Unified School District.
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