Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Montecito 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montecito High (Continuation School)'s student population of 92 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Mission Montecito High School prepares students for academic success, for personal growth, and to become productive community members by providing a safe, supportive and flexible learning environment.
School Rankings
Montecito High (Continuation 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 Montecito High (Continuation School) is 0.56, 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
#9445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Montecito High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Montecito High (Continuation School) is ranked #9445 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Montecito High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Montecito High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like School For Entrepreneurship And Technology, Kearny Eng Innov & Design, Ramona High 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 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montecito High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Montecito High (Continuation School) is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Montecito High (Continuation School)?
92 students attend Montecito High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Montecito High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montecito High (Continuation School)?
Montecito High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Montecito High (Continuation School) offer ?
Montecito High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montecito High (Continuation School) part of?
Montecito High (Continuation School) is part of Ramona City Unified School District.
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