Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Whitcomb Continuation High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitcomb Continuation High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitcomb Continuation High 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 Whitcomb Continuation High School is 0.56, 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
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
30%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)74%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitcomb Continuation High School's ranking?
Whitcomb Continuation High School is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitcomb Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Whitcomb Continuation High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Whitcomb Continuation High School?
104 students attend Whitcomb Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Whitcomb Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitcomb Continuation High School?
Whitcomb Continuation High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitcomb Continuation High School offer ?
Whitcomb Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitcomb Continuation High School part of?
Whitcomb Continuation High School is part of Glendora Unified School District.
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