Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, La Cuesta 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 ≤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 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (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
La Cuesta Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Cuesta Continuation High School's student population of 103 students has grown by 14% 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
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
La Cuesta Continuation High 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 La Cuesta Continuation High School 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
#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
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 La Cuesta Continuation High School's ranking?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Cuesta Continuation High School often compared to?
La Cuesta Continuation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 La Cuesta Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of La Cuesta Continuation High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Cuesta Continuation High School?
103 students attend La Cuesta Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of La Cuesta Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cuesta Continuation High School?
La Cuesta Continuation High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Cuesta Continuation High School offer ?
La Cuesta Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Cuesta Continuation High School part of?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is La Cuesta Continuation High School located?
La Cuesta Continuation High School is located in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Laguna.
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