Serving 453 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier High (Continuation School)'s student population of 453 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frontier High (Continuation School) is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Frontier High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Frontier High (Continuation School) is 51%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Frontier High (Continuation School)?
453 students attend Frontier High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Frontier High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier High (Continuation School)?
Frontier High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 16:1, 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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