Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Brea Canyon 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BREA CANYON HIGH (CONTINUATION) serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Brea, CA, encompassing approximately 19.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a furthest point of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)'s student population of 41 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Motto
Brea Canyon High School Coyotes H.O.W.L. to success!
School Rankings
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) is 0.61, 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
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
32%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Coyotes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)?
41 students attend Brea Canyon High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)?
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) offer ?
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) part of?
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) is part of Brea-Olinda Unified School District.
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