Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lopez Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lopez Continuation High School's student population of 115 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lopez Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Continuation High School is 0.49, 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
#9299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lopez Continuation High School's ranking?
Lopez Continuation High School is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 87%.
How many students attend Lopez Continuation High School?
115 students attend Lopez Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lopez Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lopez Continuation High School?
Lopez Continuation High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 9-12
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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