Peninsula High (Continuation) serves 172 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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peninsula High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peninsula High (Continuation)'s student population of 172 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peninsula High (Continuation) is 0.43, 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
12:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
22%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Peninsula High (Continuation)?
The graduation rate of Peninsula High (Continuation) is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Peninsula High (Continuation)?
172 students attend Peninsula High (Continuation).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Peninsula High (Continuation) students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peninsula High (Continuation)?
Peninsula High (Continuation) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Peninsula High (Continuation) offer ?
Peninsula High (Continuation) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peninsula High (Continuation) part of?
Peninsula High (Continuation) is part of San Mateo Union High School District.
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