Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Amistad 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amistad 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
Amistad High (Continuation School)'s student population of 196 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amistad High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amistad High (Continuation School) is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amistad High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Amistad High (Continuation School) is ranked #9426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amistad High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Amistad High (Continuation School) is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amistad High (Continuation School)?
196 students attend Amistad High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Amistad High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amistad High (Continuation School)?
Amistad High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amistad High (Continuation School) offer ?
Amistad High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amistad High (Continuation School) part of?
Amistad High (Continuation School) is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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