Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, Leffingwell High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leffingwell High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)'s student population of 11 students has grown by 57% 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
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leffingwell High (Continuation School) is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leffingwell High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Leffingwell High (Continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leffingwell High (Continuation School)?
11 students attend Leffingwell High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Leffingwell High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 36% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leffingwell High (Continuation School)?
Leffingwell High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leffingwell High (Continuation School) offer ?
Leffingwell High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leffingwell High (Continuation School) part of?
Leffingwell High (Continuation School) is part of Coast Unified School District.
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