Citrus High School is located at 10760 Cypress Avenue in Fontana, California. It has been open since August 8, 2011.
Serving 335 students in grades 10-12, Citrus 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 34%). 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citrus High (Continuation School)'s student population of 335 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Citrus 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 Citrus High (Continuation School) is 0.15, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Cyan, Brown
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Citrus High (Continuation School) is ranked #9367 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Citrus High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Citrus High (Continuation School) is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Citrus High (Continuation School)?
335 students attend Citrus High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Citrus High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Citrus High (Continuation School)?
Citrus High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Citrus High (Continuation School) offer ?
Citrus High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Citrus High (Continuation School) part of?
Citrus High (Continuation School) is part of Fontana Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Back in 1990. This scchool had done alot for me,best teching ever. I thank citrus for all thier hard work to make me what i am today. I will not put my child later in any school. Thank you,keep up the hard work, and still memory of Mr. Malloy. And thanks to MR c. The best i had. a mother of two, retired military. Thank you.
5 10/10/2025
This school is awesome, it''s what you make it, if you do what you have to do, come to school do your work that''s all. you will not have any problems. Great techers willing to help in whtever area you need. It''s up to you as a student if you want your education or not, the help is their. Take Advantage
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