Nueva Continuation High School serves 97 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nueva 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
Nueva Continuation High School's student population of 97 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nueva Continuation High School 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nueva Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Nueva Continuation High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Nueva Continuation High School?
97 students attend Nueva Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nueva Continuation High School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nueva Continuation High School?
Nueva Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nueva Continuation High School offer ?
Nueva Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nueva Continuation High School part of?
Nueva Continuation High School is part of Kern High School District.
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