Olympic Continuation High School

2730 Salvio St.
Concord, CA 94519

Rating

Bottom 50%

Olympic Continuation High School serves 279 students in grades 9-12.

Olympic Continuation High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Olympic Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Olympic Continuation High School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

279 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Olympic Continuation High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Olympic Continuation High School is 0.54, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3447 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

65%

56%

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Black

White

18%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Olympic Continuation High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

55-59%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Olympic Continuation High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olympic Continuation High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

MT. Diablo Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olympic Continuation High School's ranking?

Olympic Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Olympic Continuation High School?

The graduation rate of Olympic Continuation High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Olympic Continuation High School?

279 students attend Olympic Continuation High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Olympic Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympic Continuation High School?

Olympic Continuation High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Olympic Continuation High School offer ?

Olympic Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Olympic Continuation High School part of?

Olympic Continuation High School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

School Reviews

5 9/12/2011

If you want your child to be harassed by gang members, then send them to Olympic. Im disappointed in the way issues were handled between my son and a few troubled teens who go to school to see who they can bully.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education