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%) 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 ≥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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (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 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 101 students has stayed relatively flat 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
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 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?
≤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 School)?
The graduation rate of Sunset High (Continuation School) is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sunset High (Continuation School)?
101 students attend Sunset High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sunset High (Continuation School) students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 13:1, 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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