Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Mesquite 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesquite Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mesquite Continuation High School's student population of 103 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesquite 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 Mesquite Continuation High School is 0.62, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Mesquite Continuation High School's ranking?
Mesquite Continuation High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesquite Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Mesquite Continuation High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mesquite Continuation High School?
103 students attend Mesquite Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mesquite Continuation High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesquite Continuation High School?
Mesquite Continuation High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mesquite Continuation High School offer ?
Mesquite Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mesquite Continuation High School part of?
Mesquite Continuation High School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
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