Serving 9 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
9%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jefferson High (Continuation School)?
9 students attend Jefferson High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jefferson High (Continuation School) students are White, 33% of students are Two or more races, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High (Continuation School)?
Jefferson High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jefferson High (Continuation School) offer ?
Jefferson High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson High (Continuation School) part of?
Jefferson High (Continuation School) is part of Siskiyou Union High School District.
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