Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Aurora 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora 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
Aurora High (Continuation School)'s student population of 177 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aurora 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 Aurora High (Continuation School) is 0.04, 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
#8629 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Aurora High (Continuation School) is ranked #8629 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aurora High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Aurora High (Continuation School) is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Aurora High (Continuation School)?
177 students attend Aurora High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Aurora High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora High (Continuation School)?
Aurora High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aurora High (Continuation School) offer ?
Aurora High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aurora High (Continuation School) part of?
Aurora High (Continuation School) is part of Calexico Unified School District.
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