Sunset High (Continuation School) vs. La Costa Canyon High School
Should I attend Sunset High (Continuation School) or La Costa Canyon 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
Sunset High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
La Costa Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Sunset 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 top 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 ≥50% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,647 students in grades 9-12, La Costa Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
101 students
1,647 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
69%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
6
354
Grade 10 Students
21
461
Grade 11 Students
30
375
Grade 12 Students
44
457
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
17%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
58%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
