Kings Canyon Continuation serves 174 students in grades 9-12.
Kings Canyon Continuation placed 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kings Canyon Continuation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kings Canyon Continuation's student population of 174 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kings Canyon Continuation is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kings Canyon 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3447 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Kings Canyon Continuation's ranking?
Kings Canyon Continuation is ranked #3447 out of 3,649 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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kings Canyon Continuation?
The graduation rate of Kings Canyon Continuation is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kings Canyon Continuation?
174 students attend Kings Canyon Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kings Canyon Continuation students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Canyon Continuation?
Kings Canyon Continuation has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kings Canyon Continuation offer ?
Kings Canyon Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kings Canyon Continuation part of?
Kings Canyon Continuation is part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
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