Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Whitcomb Continuation High 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 ≤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 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitcomb Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitcomb Continuation High School's student population of 88 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Whitcomb Continuation High School 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 Whitcomb Continuation High School is 0.61, 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)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Whitcomb Continuation High School's ranking?
Whitcomb Continuation High School 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 Whitcomb Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Whitcomb Continuation High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitcomb Continuation High School?
88 students attend Whitcomb Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Whitcomb Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitcomb Continuation High School?
Whitcomb Continuation High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitcomb Continuation High School offer ?
Whitcomb Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitcomb Continuation High School part of?
Whitcomb Continuation High School is part of Glendora Unified School District.
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