Serving 22 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
West Side Valley High (Continuation School)'s student population of 22 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) is 0.25, 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)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
15%
9%
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 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)?
22 students attend West Side Valley High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% 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 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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