Serving 68 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J. Cairns Continuation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John J. Cairns Continuation's student population of 68 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John J. Cairns Continuation is 0.08, 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)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 84%.
How many students attend John J. Cairns Continuation?
68 students attend John J. Cairns Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John J. Cairns Continuation students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Cairns Continuation?
John J. Cairns Continuation has a student ration of 17:1, 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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