Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Cheviot Hills Continuation 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher 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: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheviot Hills Continuation's student population of 51 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Cheviot Hills Continuation 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 Cheviot Hills Continuation is 0.44, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Cheviot Hills Continuation's ranking?
Cheviot Hills Continuation is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cheviot Hills Continuation often compared to?
Cheviot Hills Continuationis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, Magnolia Science Academy 6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheviot Hills Continuation?
The graduation rate of Cheviot Hills Continuation is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cheviot Hills Continuation?
51 students attend Cheviot Hills Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cheviot Hills Continuation students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheviot Hills Continuation?
Cheviot Hills Continuation has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cheviot Hills Continuation offer ?
Cheviot Hills Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cheviot Hills Continuation part of?
Cheviot Hills Continuation is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cheviot Hills Continuation located?
Cheviot Hills Continuation is located in the Castle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Castle Heights.
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