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Aurora High (Continuation) ranks in the bottom 4.4% of California high schools.

How many students attend Aurora High (Continuation)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Aurora High (Continuation).

What is the racial makeup of Aurora High (Continuation)?

Students at Aurora High (Continuation) are 98% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Aurora High (Continuation)

Summary:

Aurora High (Continuation) is a public high school located in Calexico, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 155 students. It is part of the Calexico Unified School District, which is ranked 1389 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aurora High (Continuation) consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in California, with statewide rankings ranging from 1227 to 2221 out of over 2,300 high schools in recent years. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.7% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the Calexico Unified district scores of 44.87% and 10.6%, respectively, and the statewide scores of 55.73% and 27.9%. Aurora High (Continuation) has also struggled with high dropout rates, ranging from 23.5% to 57.9% in recent years, and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 42.9% to 60.1%, which are significantly higher than the nearby Calexico High School.

When compared to other nearby continuation schools, such as Pinnacle Hall Community Day and Sam Webb Continuation, Aurora High (Continuation) appears to be performing similarly in terms of low academic achievement, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the challenges faced by continuation schools in the region may be systemic. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Aurora High (Continuation), with 98.71% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's underperformance. Targeted interventions and support, such as increased funding for academic and social-emotional support, professional development for teachers, and partnerships with community organizations, could help address the specific needs of this vulnerable student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231-4228

(760) 768-3940

District: Calexico Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2221^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.3%

African American:

1.1%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aurora High (Continuation) ranks worse than 95.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aurora High (Continuation) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), African American (1.1%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora High (Continuation) is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Aurora High (Continuation) employs 12 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora High (Continuation):

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora High (Continuation) 2221^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Aurora High (Continuation) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Calexico Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Calexico Unified 1389^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	18.33	1343^rd	1653	18.8%
2005	15.65	1552^nd	1901	18.4%
2006	18.09	1513^th	1968	23.1%
2007	24.96	1306^th	2063	36.7%
2008	12.44	1841^st	2117	13.0%
2009	17.76	1874^th	2238	16.3%
2010	17.71	1720^th	2281	24.6%
2011	15.20	1843^rd	2367	22.1%
2012	25.36	1436^th	2354	39.0%
2013	17.47	1767^th	2426	27.2%
2015	8.99	1925^th	1994	3.5%
2016	9.43	1921^st	2039	5.8%
2017	9.54	1884^th	2021	6.8%
2018	9.88	1886^th	2017	6.5%
2019	16.27	1722^nd	2133	19.3%
2021	8.49	1227^th	1290	4.9%
2022	19.62	1665^th	2123	21.6%
2023	10.02	2057^th	2348	12.4%
2024	7.39	2221^st	2323	4.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	29.16	656^th	938	30.1%
2019	37.96	506^th	941	46.2%
2021	27.19	365^th	467	21.8%
2022	39.95	527^th	1044	49.5%
2023	27.76	906^th	1323	31.5%
2024	22.81	1212^th	1350	10.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.33	1726^th	1862	7.3%
2019	17.25	1565^th	1937	19.2%
2021	8.58	1061^st	1126	5.8%
2022	21.58	1515^th	1943	22.0%
2023	10.46	1977^th	2247	12.0%
2024	7.61	2128^th	2235	4.8%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.17	85^th	89	4.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.93	390^th	417	6.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	7.64	1676^th	1760	4.8%
2019	13.99	1554^th	1833	15.2%
2022	19.33	1503^rd	1858	19.1%
2023	10.88	1846^th	2118	12.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.98	1701^st	1834	7.3%
2019	15.78	1532^nd	1880	18.5%
2022	17.76	1560^th	1916	18.6%
2023	9.02	2001^st	2207	9.3%
2024	6.82	2097^th	2172	3.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.76	1607^th	1742	7.7%
2019	18.56	1432^nd	1814	21.1%
2022	23.41	1427^th	1861	23.3%
2023	10.66	1862^nd	2142	13.1%
2024	7.34	2014^th	2125	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1	0	0	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1989	1	0	0	120	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1990	0	0	0	125	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1991	1	0	0	109	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
1992	1	0	0	125	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1993	0	0	0	140	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1994	0	0	0	160	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1995	0	0	0	166	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1996	0	0	0	166	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1997	0	0	0	120	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
1998	0	0	1	152	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1999	0	0	1	136	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2000	0	0	0	145	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2001	0	1	1	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2002	0	0	0	186	0	n/a	n/a	1	187
2003	0	0	0	186	0	n/a	n/a	1	187
2004	0	0	0	214	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2005	0	0	0	222	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2006	1	0	0	241	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2007	1	0	0	218	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2008	1	n/a	1	223	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	225
2009	1	1	0	212	0	0	2	0	216
2010	0	1	0	210	0	1	0	0	212
2011	0	0	0	197	0	0	0	0	197
2012	0	0	0	205	0	0	0	0	205
2013	1	0	1	204	0	0	0	0	206
2014	3	0	0	200	0	0	0	0	203
2015	1	0	0	189	0	0	0	0	190
2016	0	0	0	171	0	0	0	0	171
2017	0	0	0	187	0	0	0	0	187
2018	0	0	0	189	0	0	0	0	189
2019	0	0	0	164	0	0	0	0	164
2020	1	0	0	153	0	0	0	0	154
2021	1	1	0	119	0	0	0	0	121
2022	1	1	0	231	0	0	0	0	233
2023	0	1	0	154	0	0	0	0	155
2024	1	2	0	174	0	0	0	0	177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	117	5.0	23.4	n/a
1989	121	4.3	28.1	n/a
1990	125	4.0	31.2	n/a
1991	110	4.0	27.5	n/a
1992	126	4.1	30.7	31
1993	140	5.6	25.0	25
1994	160	5.6	28.6	23.1
1995	166	6.2	26.8	29.5
1996	166	6.2	26.8	29.5
1997	120	7.0	17.1	95
1998	153	6.8	22.5	94.8
1999	137	7.4	18.5	93.4
2000	145	7.2	20.1	97.9
2001	114	7.6	15.0	97.4
2002	187	11.3	16.5	79
2003	187	11.3	16.5	79
2004	214	12.1	17.7	83.6
2005	222	12.2	18.2	90.1
2006	242	12.0	20.2	59.9
2007	219	10.3	21.3	49.8
2008	225	13.4	16.8	53.8
2009	216	13.6	13.8	82.4
2010	212	16.0	13.2	86.8
2011	197	n/a	n/a	87.3
2012	205	9.0	22.7	n/a
2013	206	9.5	21.6	98.5
2014	203	10.9	18.6	72.4
2015	190	11.0	17.2	84.2
2016	171	12.0	14.2	88.3
2017	187	11.0	17.0	90.9
2018	189	11.0	17.1	94.2
2019	164	11.0	14.9	95.1
2020	154	n/a	n/a	89
2021	121	11.0	10.9	93.4
2022	233	7.9	29.4	88
2023	155	12.8	12.0	98.7
2024	177	12.0	14.7	79.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	117	5.0	23.4	n/a
1989	121	4.3	28.1	n/a
1990	125	4.0	31.2	n/a
1991	110	4.0	27.5	n/a
1992	126	4.1	30.7	31
1993	140	5.6	25.0	25
1994	160	5.6	28.6	23.1
1995	166	6.2	26.8	29.5
1996	166	6.2	26.8	29.5
1997	120	7.0	17.1	95
1998	153	6.8	22.5	94.8
1999	137	7.4	18.5	93.4
2000	145	7.2	20.1	97.9
2001	114	7.6	15.0	97.4
2002	187	11.3	16.5	79
2003	187	11.3	16.5	79
2004	214	12.1	17.7	83.6
2005	222	12.2	18.2	90.1
2006	242	12.0	20.2	59.9
2007	219	10.3	21.3	49.8
2008	225	13.4	16.8	53.8
2009	216	13.6	13.8	82.4
2010	212	16.0	13.2	86.8
2011	197	n/a	n/a	87.3
2012	205	9.0	22.7	n/a
2013	206	9.5	21.6	98.5
2014	203	10.9	18.6	72.4
2015	190	11.0	17.2	84.2
2016	171	12.0	14.2	88.3
2017	187	11.0	17.0	90.9
2018	189	11.0	17.1	94.2
2019	164	11.0	14.9	95.1
2020	154	n/a	n/a	89
2021	121	11.0	10.9	93.4
2022	233	7.9	29.4	88
2023	155	12.8	12.0	98.7
2024	177	12.0	14.7	79.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora High (Continuation)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1722^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2057^th of 2348 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aurora High (Continuation))	20	8.9	11.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calexico Unified)	53.2	45.8	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Aurora High (Continuation))	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Calexico Unified)	23.1	13.4	9.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Aurora High (Continuation))	4.9	1.8	3.1%
12th Grade Science (Calexico Unified)	15.6	9.7	5.9%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	164	155	5.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	164	154	6.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.1%	98.7%	3.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Aurora High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1391 Kloke Rd.	Calexico	92231	Imperial County	Calexico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 768-3940	177	12	14.7	79.1%	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	174 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.4	2221^st of 2323 public high schools	4.4%		10	2057^th of 2348 public high schools	12.4%	164		0.0	0.0	3.7	3.7	0.0	0.0
Pinnacle Hall Community Day	Public	6-12	1391 Kloke Rd.	Calexico	92231	Imperial County	Calexico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 768-3914	11	1	10.4	72.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Calexico High	Public	9-12	1030 Encinas Ave.	Calexico	92231	Imperial County	Calexico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 768-3980	2,718	118	23.0	82.9%	9 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2,693 (99.1%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.3%)	32.8	1346^th of 2323 public high schools	42.1%		33.9	1306^th of 2348 public high schools	44.4%	40	13.5		13.5	46.5	46.5	11.0	11.0
Imperial Pathways Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1398 Sperber Rd.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Imperial County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 312-5566	241	10	24.1	92.9%	6 (2.5%)	4 (1.7%)	230 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.8	1817^th of 2323 public high schools	21.8%		11.1	1997^th of 2348 public high schools	14.9%	180		4.0	4.0
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	2345 South Second St.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Central Union High	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 312-7050	71	4	19.1	69.0%	4 (5.6%)	1 (1.4%)	66 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33	1335^th of 2323 public high schools	42.5%		41.2	1099^th of 2348 public high schools	53.2%	236		23.5	23.5	33.3	33.3	6.7	6.7
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1302 South Third St.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Central Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 336-4555	131	10	13.7	93.9%	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.5%)	126 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.4	1926^th of 2323 public high schools	17.1%		13.2	1892^nd of 2348 public high schools	19.4%	34		4.1	4.1	15.0	15.0	0.0	0.0	$17,160
Southwest High	Public	9-12	2001 Ocotillo Dr.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Central Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 336-4100	1,842	91	20.1	75.1%	52 (2.8%)	4 (0.2%)	1,759 (95.5%)	21 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55	750^th of 2323 public high schools	67.7%		56.9	717^th of 2348 public high schools	69.5%	33		29.5	29.5	56.0	56.0	17.8	17.8	$13,789
Central Union High	Public	9-12	1001 Brighton Ave.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Central Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 336-4300	1,955	93	21.1	73.4%	39 (2.0%)	19 (1.0%)	1,876 (96.0%)	12 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.3%)	54.7	759^th of 2323 public high schools	67.3%		50.5	856^th of 2348 public high schools	63.5%	97		19.4	19.4	61.4	61.4	23.8	23.8	$14,526
Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	687 State St.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(760) 482-2600	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Holtville High	Public	9-12	755 Olive Ave.	Holtville	92250	Imperial County	Holtville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 356-2926	532	34	15.8	77.4%	65 (12.2%)	2 (0.4%)	460 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	34.9	1284^th of 2323 public high schools	44.7%		53.3	793^rd of 2348 public high schools	66.2%	491	17.4		17.2	46.1	46.1	11.3	11.3

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora High (Continuation)

Enrollment information for Aurora High (Continuation)

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora High (Continuation)

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora High (Continuation)

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora High (Continuation)

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Aurora High (Continuation)