Sunset High (Continuation) serves 78 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sunset High (Continuation)'s student population of 78 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
78 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sunset High (Continuation) is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤10%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
51%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Graduation Rate
50-59%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset High (Continuation)'s ranking?

Sunset High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation)?

The graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation) is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Sunset High (Continuation)?

78 students attend Sunset High (Continuation).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Sunset High (Continuation) students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset High (Continuation)?

Sunset High (Continuation) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sunset High (Continuation) offer ?

Sunset High (Continuation) offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Sunset High (Continuation) part of?

Sunset High (Continuation) is part of San Dieguito Union High School District.

School Reviews

5   10/14/2017
I went to Sunset High and ended up graduating a year and a half BEFORE my class. Great teachers. Great curriculum.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sandy Harrold Morrow

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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