Serving 95 students in grades 10-12, Central 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 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (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
Central High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central High (Continuation School)'s student population of 95 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central High (Continuation 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 Central High (Continuation School) is 0.35, 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
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Central High (Continuation 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 Central High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Central High (Continuation School) is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central High (Continuation School)?
95 students attend Central High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High (Continuation School)?
Central High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central High (Continuation School) offer ?
Central High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Central High (Continuation School) part of?
Central High (Continuation School) is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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