Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School) serves 8 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School)'s student population of 8 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School) is 0.38, 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)
(09-10)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 56% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School)?
8 students attend Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School) offer ?
Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School) part of?
Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School) is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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