Metropolitan Continuation

727 S. Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, Metropolitan Continuation 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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metropolitan Continuation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Metropolitan Continuation's student population of 46 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
46 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Metropolitan Continuation 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 Metropolitan Continuation is 0.04, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metropolitan Continuation and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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11-19%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Metropolitan Continuation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metropolitan Continuation's ranking?
Metropolitan Continuation is ranked #2938 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?
≤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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Continuation?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Continuation is 11-19%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Continuation?
46 students attend Metropolitan Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Metropolitan Continuation students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Continuation?
Metropolitan Continuation has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Continuation offer ?
Metropolitan Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metropolitan Continuation part of?
Metropolitan Continuation is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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