Serving 85 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 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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
Top Rankings
Sunset High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunset High (Continuation School)'s student population of 85 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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 0.54, 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
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 San Dieguito High School Academy, Surfside High (Continuation School), 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 87%.
How many students attend Sunset High (Continuation School)?
85 students attend Sunset High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunset High (Continuation School) students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset High (Continuation School)?
Sunset High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 11:1, 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 10/14/2017
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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