Serving 361 students in grades 9-12, La Vista High (Continuation School) 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 47% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Vista High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
La Vista High (Continuation School)'s student population of 361 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Vista High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Vista High (Continuation School) is 0.21, 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
#3555 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
47%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 La Vista High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
La Vista High (Continuation School) is ranked #3555 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Vista High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of La Vista High (Continuation School) is 47%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend La Vista High (Continuation School)?
361 students attend La Vista High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of La Vista High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Vista High (Continuation School)?
La Vista High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Vista High (Continuation School) offer ?
La Vista High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Vista High (Continuation School) part of?
La Vista High (Continuation School) is part of Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
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