Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School
Tel:
(626)442-0481
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School serves 345 students in grades 10-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower 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 77%.
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 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 23:1 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9402 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Monte Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 304 students
0.1 miles
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)652-4150 0.1 K-5 304 - El Monte Durfee Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 1,000 student
0.4 miles
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)443-3900 0.4 K-8 1,000 - Pasadena Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 1,934 student
0.4 miles
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626)962-3311 0.4 7-12 1,934 - 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 | 404 students
0.4 miles
3900 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626)652-4400 0.4 K-6 404
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