Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, West Side Valley 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) is 0.36, 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.
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 West Side Valley High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Side Valley High (Continuation School)?
24 students attend West Side Valley High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West Side Valley High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Valley High (Continuation School)?
West Side Valley High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does West Side Valley High (Continuation School) offer ?
West Side Valley High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side Valley High (Continuation School) part of?
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