Island High School is a Mixed-sex education public high school serving grades 9-12. It is located in Alameda, California, United States, and is part of the Alameda Unified School District. Island High only admits students who are at least sixteen years old.
Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Island 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Island High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Island High (Continuation School)'s student population of 85 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
Island 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 Island High (Continuation School) is 0.73, which is more 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stingray
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Island High (Continuation School) is ranked #7855 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Island High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Island High (Continuation School) is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Island High (Continuation School)?
85 students attend Island High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Island High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island High (Continuation School)?
Island High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Island High (Continuation School) offer ?
Island High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Island High (Continuation School) part of?
Island High (Continuation School) is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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