Serving 48 students in grades 9-12, Vista 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Vista High (Continuation School)'s student population of 48 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista High (Continuation School) is 0.37, 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
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Vista High (Continuation School) is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Vista High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vista High (Continuation School)?
48 students attend Vista High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Vista High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista High (Continuation School)?
Vista High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista High (Continuation School) offer ?
Vista High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista High (Continuation School) part of?
Vista High (Continuation School) is part of Escalon Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (Events)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
Last day of school (Events)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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