Peninsula High School is a public continuation high school in Burlingame, California, United States. Before moving to Burlingame in 2021, it used the former Crestmoor High School campus in San Bruno, California. It is part of the San Mateo Union High School District.
Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Peninsula 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (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
Peninsula High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peninsula High (Continuation School)'s student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1980
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Peninsula 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 Peninsula High (Continuation School) is 0.32, 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
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peninsula High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Peninsula High (Continuation School) is ranked #9064 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Peninsula High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Peninsula High (Continuation School) is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peninsula High (Continuation School)?
186 students attend Peninsula High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Peninsula High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peninsula High (Continuation School)?
Peninsula High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Peninsula High (Continuation School) offer ?
Peninsula High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peninsula High (Continuation School) part of?
Peninsula High (Continuation School) is part of San Mateo Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Peninsula High (Continuation School) located?
Peninsula High (Continuation School) is located in the Ingold Milldale neighborhood of Burlingame, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Ingold Milldale.
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