Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Silver Springs 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Springs High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)'s student population of 168 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silver Springs High (Continuation School) is 0.39, 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)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Springs High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Silver Springs High (Continuation School) is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Silver Springs High (Continuation School)?
168 students attend Silver Springs High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Silver Springs High (Continuation School) students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Springs High (Continuation School)?
Silver Springs High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silver Springs High (Continuation School) offer ?
Silver Springs High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver Springs High (Continuation School) part of?
Silver Springs High (Continuation School) is part of Nevada Joint Union High School District.
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