Lopez Continuation High School

1055 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Bottom 50%
Serving 96 students in grades 10-12, Lopez Continuation High 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 ≤10% (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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lopez Continuation High School's student population of 96 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
96 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Lopez Continuation High School 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 Lopez Continuation High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9008 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
34%
15-19%
47%
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
12%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
66%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
29%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
6%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
71%
0.48

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lopez Continuation High School's ranking?
Lopez Continuation High School is ranked #9008 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lopez Continuation High School often compared to?
Lopez Continuation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paloma Creek High School, Liberty High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lopez Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Lopez Continuation High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Lopez Continuation High School?
96 students attend Lopez Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lopez Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lopez Continuation High School?
Lopez Continuation High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lopez Continuation High School offer ?
Lopez Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Lopez Continuation High School part of?
Lopez Continuation High School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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