Whitney Young Continuation 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (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
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The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Whitney Young Continuation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)38%
56%
Black
(21-22)59%
5%
White
(21-22)n/a
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
5%
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Whitney Young Continuation is ranked #7692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitney Young Continuation?
The graduation rate of Whitney Young Continuation is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitney Young Continuation?
34 students attend Whitney Young Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Whitney Young Continuation students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Whitney Young Continuation offer ?
Whitney Young Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitney Young Continuation part of?
Whitney Young Continuation is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitney Young Continuation located?
Whitney Young Continuation is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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