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Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)

498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Pilarcitos Alternative 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 38:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)'s student population of 38 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) is 0.44, 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 Pilarcitos Alternative 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 Pilarcitos Alternative 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Pilarcitos Alternative 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 Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pilarcitos Alternative 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 (21-22)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)?
38 students attend Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) offer ?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) part of?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) is part of Cabrillo Unified School District.
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Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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April 14, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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