Minarets High School is the first high school built in the Chawanakee Unified School District. The school's official first year of operation was in August 2008 with 27 9th graders in the Pilot Program. The school moved onto the new campus in September, 2009 with 135 9th and 10th graders.
Cedar Continuation High School serves 17 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Continuation High School's student population of 17 students has grown by 325% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple, Yellow
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedar Continuation High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maverick The Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Continuation High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Continuation High School?
17 students attend Cedar Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cedar Continuation High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Continuation High School?
Cedar Continuation High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cedar Continuation High School offer ?
Cedar Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar Continuation High School part of?
Cedar Continuation High School is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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