West Side Valley High (Continuation School)

908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, West Side Valley High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side Valley High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

West Side Valley High (Continuation School)'s student population of 24 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Side Valley High (Continuation School).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side Valley High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Valley High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Side Valley High (Continuation School)?
24 students attend West Side Valley High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Valley High (Continuation School)?
West Side Valley High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does West Side Valley High (Continuation School) offer ?
West Side Valley High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side Valley High (Continuation School) part of?
West Side Valley High (Continuation School) is part of Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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