Frontier High (Continuation School)

9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
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Bottom 50%
Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Frontier 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Frontier High (Continuation School)'s student population of 364 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
364 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

Frontier 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 Frontier High (Continuation School) is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
34%
15-19%
47%
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
92%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data

White
5%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.15

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

45-49%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frontier High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Frontier High (Continuation School) is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Frontier High (Continuation School) is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Frontier High (Continuation School)?
364 students attend Frontier High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Frontier High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier High (Continuation School)?
Frontier High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Frontier High (Continuation School) offer ?
Frontier High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frontier High (Continuation School) part of?
Frontier High (Continuation School) is part of Whittier Union High School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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