Esperanza High (Continuation School)
Tel:
(530)846-4383
- Esperanza High (Continuation School) serves 24 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Esperanza High (Continuation School) places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Esperanza High (Continuation School)'s student population of 24 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 24 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Esperanza High (Continuation School)'s student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Esperanza High (Continuation School) is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2742 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 38% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 21% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gridley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Esperanza High (Continuation School) is Gridley Unified Community Day (7-12) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gridley Unified Community Day (7-12) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilson Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gridley Gridley Unified Community Day (7-12) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.0 miles
581 Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530)846-4383 0.0 7-12 n/a - Gridley Wilson Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 578 students
0.2 miles
409 Magnolia St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530)846-3675 0.2 2-5 578 - Gridley Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 327 students
0.3 miles
1045 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530)846-5686 0.3 K-1 327 - Gridley Sycamore Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 473 students
0.4 miles
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530)846-3636 0.4 6-8 473 - Gridley Gridley High School Grades: 9-12 | 616 students
0.6 miles
300 E. Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530)846-4791 0.6 9-12 616
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