John Finney High (Continuation)

1347 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590

John Finney High (Continuation) serves 135 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 9-12
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: ≤10%
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Finney High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

John Finney High (Continuation)'s student population of 135 students has declined by 30% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

135 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of John Finney High (Continuation) is 0.62, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤10%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

11-19%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

48%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in John Finney High (Continuation) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

39%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of John Finney High (Continuation) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

65-69%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of John Finney High (Continuation) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Finney High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Vallejo City Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Finney High (Continuation)'s ranking?

John Finney High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of John Finney High (Continuation)?

The graduation rate of John Finney High (Continuation) is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend John Finney High (Continuation)?

135 students attend John Finney High (Continuation).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of John Finney High (Continuation) students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John Finney High (Continuation)?

John Finney High (Continuation) has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does John Finney High (Continuation) offer ?

John Finney High (Continuation) offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is John Finney High (Continuation) part of?

John Finney High (Continuation) is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤10%
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education