Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, John J. Cairns 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J. Cairns Continuation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John J. Cairns Continuation's student population of 72 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John J. Cairns Continuation 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 John J. Cairns Continuation is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J. Cairns Continuation's ranking?
John J. Cairns Continuation is ranked #9052 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John J. Cairns Continuation?
The graduation rate of John J. Cairns Continuation is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John J. Cairns Continuation?
72 students attend John J. Cairns Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of John J. Cairns Continuation students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Cairns Continuation?
John J. Cairns Continuation has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John J. Cairns Continuation offer ?
John J. Cairns Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John J. Cairns Continuation part of?
John J. Cairns Continuation is part of Lindsay Unified School District.
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