Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Esperanza 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (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
Esperanza High (Continuation School)'s student population of 23 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurturing learning environment
School Rankings
Esperanza 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 Esperanza High (Continuation School) is 0.39, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esperanza High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Esperanza High (Continuation School) is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Esperanza High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Esperanza High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Armorel Elementary School 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 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esperanza High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Esperanza High (Continuation School) is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Esperanza High (Continuation School)?
23 students attend Esperanza High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Esperanza High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esperanza High (Continuation School)?
Esperanza High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esperanza High (Continuation School) offer ?
Esperanza High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Esperanza High (Continuation School) part of?
Esperanza High (Continuation School) is part of Gridley Unified School District.
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