Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Ridgway 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgway High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgway High (Continuation School)'s student population of 246 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgway High (Continuation School) is 0.53, 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)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgway High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Ridgway High (Continuation School) is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridgway High (Continuation School)?
246 students attend Ridgway High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ridgway High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgway High (Continuation School)?
Ridgway High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgway High (Continuation School) offer ?
Ridgway High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgway High (Continuation School) part of?
Ridgway High (Continuation School) is part of Santa Rosa High School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgway High (Continuation School) located?
Ridgway High (Continuation School) is located in the West Junior College neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Junior College.
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