Eric Birch High School is located at 7930 Locust Avenue in Fontana, California. It has been open since September 1994. The current principal is Mike Bunten.
Serving 239 students in grades 10-12, Eric Birch 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 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eric Birch High (Continuation School)'s student population of 239 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eric Birch 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 Eric Birch High (Continuation School) is 0.26, 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)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Baron
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Birch High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Eric Birch 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 Eric Birch High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Eric Birch High (Continuation School) is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eric Birch High (Continuation School)?
239 students attend Eric Birch High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Eric Birch High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eric Birch High (Continuation School)?
Eric Birch High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eric Birch High (Continuation School) offer ?
Eric Birch High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Eric Birch High (Continuation School) part of?
Eric Birch High (Continuation School) is part of Fontana Unified School District.
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