Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School serves 341 students in grades 10-12.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School's student population of 341 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is 0.08, 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
#9542 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)20-24%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School?
341 students attend Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School?
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School offer ?
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School part of?
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School is part of El Monte Union High School District.
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