John Finney High (Continuation School) vs. Jesse M. Bethel High School
Should I attend John Finney High (Continuation School) or Jesse M. Bethel High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Finney High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Jesse M. Bethel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, John Finney 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, Jesse M. Bethel High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
130 students
1,499 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#1610 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
53%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
-
369
Grade 10 Students
2
368
Grade 11 Students
14
413
Grade 12 Students
114
348
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
24%
% Hispanic
47%
39%
% Black
39%
25%
% White
6%
7%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
30%
