Serving 292 students in grades 9-12, Olympic 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 50% (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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Olympic Continuation High School's student population of 292 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympic Continuation High School 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 Olympic Continuation High School is 0.51, 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
#3447 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #3447 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?
≤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 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Olympic Continuation High School?
292 students attend Olympic Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Olympic Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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