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Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)

2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Shery (Kurt T.) 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Shery (Kurt T.) 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
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)'s student population of 113 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
113 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) is 0.63, 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)
#8589 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shery (Kurt T.) 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shery (Kurt T.) 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shery (Kurt T.) 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School).
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shery (Kurt T.) 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
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 is Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) is ranked #8589 out of 9,602 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 33% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)?
113 students attend Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) offer ?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) part of?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) located?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School) is located in the Old Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Old Torrance.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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