Minarets High School is the first high school built in the Chawanakee Unified School District. The school's official first year of operation was in August 2008 with 27 9th graders in the Pilot Program. The school moved onto the new campus in September, 2009 with 135 9th and 10th graders.
Cedar Continuation High School serves 10 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Continuation High School's student population of 10 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple, Yellow
Campus Size
340 acres
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedar Continuation High School is 0.65, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maverick The Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Continuation High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Continuation High School?
10 students attend Cedar Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cedar Continuation High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Continuation High School?
Cedar Continuation High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cedar Continuation High School offer ?
Cedar Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar Continuation High School part of?
Cedar Continuation High School is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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