Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, John J. Cairns Continuation 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J. Cairns Continuation's student population of 65 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
John J. Cairns Continuation 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 John J. Cairns Continuation is 0.06, 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
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)93.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J. Cairns Continuation's ranking?
John J. Cairns Continuation is ranked #9064 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John J. Cairns Continuation?
The graduation rate of John J. Cairns Continuation is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John J. Cairns Continuation?
65 students attend John J. Cairns Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of John J. Cairns Continuation students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J. Cairns Continuation?
John J. Cairns Continuation has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John J. Cairns Continuation offer ?
John J. Cairns Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John J. Cairns Continuation part of?
John J. Cairns Continuation is part of Lindsay Unified School District.
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