Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)'s student population of 40 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) is 0.56, 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
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) is ranked #6910 out of 9,523 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 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)?
40 students attend Pacific Coast High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) offer ?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) part of?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) is part of Northern Humboldt Union High School District.
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