Serving 12 students in grades 9-12, Community High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community High (Continuation School)'s student population of 12 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
12 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community High (Continuation School) is 0.76, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
7%
Showing 2003–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Community High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Community High (Continuation School)?
12 students attend Community High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Community High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community High (Continuation School)?
Community High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community High (Continuation School) offer ?
Community High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Community High (Continuation School) part of?
Community High (Continuation School) is part of Pacific Grove Unified School District.
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