Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School
Tel:
(626)442-0481
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School serves 359 students in grades 10-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School's student population of 359 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 359 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is 0.04, 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 | #9361 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 25% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Monte Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Durfee Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Primaria Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Monte La Primaria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 325 students
0.1 miles
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)652-4150 0.1 K-5 325 - El Monte Durfee Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 991 students
0.4 miles
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)443-3900 0.4 K-8 991 - Pasadena Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 2813 students
0.4 miles
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626)962-3311 0.4 7-12 2813 - El Monte Thompson Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 31 students
0.4 miles
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)443-2613 0.4 K-8 31 - El Monte Twin Lakes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 415 students
0.4 miles
3900 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)652-4400 0.4 K-6 415
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