Serving 87 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset High (Continuation School)'s student population of 87 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
87 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect and Responsibility
School Rankings
Sunset High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset High (Continuation School) is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4952 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
56%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Sunset High (Continuation School) is ranked #4952 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunset High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Sunset High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Surfside High (Continuation School), San Dieguito High School Academy, La Costa Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation School) is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sunset High (Continuation School)?
87 students attend Sunset High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sunset High (Continuation School) students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset High (Continuation School)?
Sunset High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunset High (Continuation School) offer ?
Sunset High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunset High (Continuation School) part of?
Sunset High (Continuation School) is part of San Dieguito Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I went to Sunset High and ended up graduating a year and a half BEFORE my class. Great teachers. Great curriculum.
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