La Familia Continuation High

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La Familia Continuation High is a public high school located in Thermal, California, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 139 students. The school is part of the Coachella Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 1332 out of 1568 districts in California and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, La Familia Continuation High has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools, with rankings ranging from 1239 out of 1290 in 2020-2021 to 2202 out of 2348 in 2022-2023. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 55.7% and 71.4% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state average, and it has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 20.6% to 26.4% over the same period. Additionally, La Familia Continuation High has struggled with high chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 70% in recent years, which is significantly above the state average.

When compared to other high schools in the Coachella Valley Unified School District and the neighboring Desert Sands Unified District, La Familia Continuation High stands out as the lowest-performing school in the region, with significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and poorer academic performance on standardized tests. This is likely due to the school's predominantly low-socioeconomic student population, with over 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 56-615 Olive St.
       Thermal, CA  92274


(760) 399-5929

District: Coachella Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2093rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,612 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
American Indian:
1.3%
Not Specified:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Compare Details La Familia Continuation High ranks worse than 90.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Coachella Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at La Familia Continuation High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details La Familia Continuation High has the smallest high school student body size in the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Familia Continuation High is 15, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Coachella Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare La Familia Continuation High employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Familia Continuation High is $20,612, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Coachella Valley Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Familia Continuation High:

SchoolDigger ranks La Familia Continuation High 2093rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See La Familia Continuation High in the ranking list.)

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Coachella Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Coachella Valley Unified 1332nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Familia Continuation High

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Rank History for all students at La Familia Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.80 1620th 1653 2.0%
2005 12.49 1662nd 1901 12.6%
2006 18.48 1494th 1968 24.1%
2007 12.45 1814th 2063 12.1%
2008 13.98 1791st 2117 15.4%
2009 15.58 1923rd 2238 14.1%
2010 12.50 1926th 2281 15.6%
2011 9.46 2055th 2367 13.2%
2012 12.63 1913th 2354 18.7%
2013 10.16 2076th 2426 14.4%
2015 8.36 1951st 1994 2.2%
2016 12.43 1710th 2039 16.1%
2017 9.47 1896th 2021 6.2%
2018 9.80 1896th 2017 6.0%
2019 11.93 1927th 2133 9.7%
2021 7.93 1239th 1290 4.0%
2022 9.57 2078th 2123 2.1%
2023 7.94 2202nd 2348 6.2%
2024 9.04 2093rd 2323 9.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Familia Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 739th 938 21.2%
2019 27.81 878th 941 6.7%
2022 35.41 658th 1044 37.0%
2023 23.28 1189th 1323 10.1%
2024 23.46 1108th 1350 17.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Familia Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.90 1255th 1534 18.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Familia Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.30 1728th 1862 7.2%
2019 13.26 1705th 1937 12.0%
2021 7.46 1085th 1126 3.6%
2022 9.89 1897th 1943 2.4%
2023 8.10 2105th 2247 6.3%
2024 9.26 2017th 2235 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at La Familia Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.48 1690th 1760 4.0%
2019 9.86 1693rd 1833 7.6%
2022 8.23 1829th 1858 1.6%
2023 7.61 2040th 2118 3.7%
2024 9.83 1872nd 2098 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at La Familia Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.03 1696th 1834 7.5%
2019 11.57 1692nd 1880 10.0%
2021 9.66 1033rd 1122 7.9%
2022 9.61 1868th 1916 2.5%
2023 7.79 2084th 2207 5.6%
2024 8.38 1995th 2172 8.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Familia Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.34 1647th 1742 5.5%
2019 13.07 1584th 1814 12.7%
2022 9.37 1813th 1861 2.6%
2023 7.92 2009th 2142 6.2%
2024 9.73 1874th 2125 11.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for La Familia Continuation High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 6 0 0 85 2 n/a n/a 0 93
1989 4 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1990 1 0 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 100
1991 2 0 2 92 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1992 1 0 2 136 2 n/a n/a 0 141
1993 0 0 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1994 0 0 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1995 0 0 0 106 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1996 0 0 0 106 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1997 3 0 0 146 1 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 3 0 0 88 2 n/a n/a 0 93
1999 2 0 0 125 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2000 0 1 0 144 4 n/a n/a 0 149
2001 3 0 1 144 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2002 0 0 0 138 1 n/a n/a 1 140
2003 0 0 0 138 1 n/a n/a 1 140
2004 2 0 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2005 1 0 0 133 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2006 2 0 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 1 0 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 1 1 n/a 140 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2009 3 0 1 131 0 0 2 0 137
2010 0 1 0 122 0 1 1 0 125
2011 2 0 0 102 4 0 2 0 110
2012 2 0 1 136 0 0 2 0 141
2013 0 0 1 128 0 0 0 0 129
2014 1 0 1 83 1 0 2 0 88
2015 2 0 0 109 2 0 4 0 117
2016 4 0 0 116 1 0 0 0 121
2017 2 0 0 123 1 0 2 0 128
2018 1 0 0 127 0 0 3 0 131
2019 2 0 0 128 1 0 1 0 132
2020 1 0 0 137 4 0 0 0 142
2021 0 0 0 111 3 0 0 0 114
2022 0 0 0 115 4 0 0 0 119
2023 0 0 0 137 2 0 0 0 139
2024 0 0 0 231 3 0 0 1 235

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Familia Continuation High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 93 5.9 15.7 n/a
1989 111 5.4 20.5 n/a
1990 100 5.0 20.0 n/a
1991 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1992 141 6.1 23.1 74.5
1993 134 6.0 22.3 29.9
1994 115 6.0 19.2 41.7
1995 107 7.0 15.3 55.1
1996 107 7.0 15.3 55.1
1997 150 7.0 21.4 54
1998 93 7.0 13.3 94.6
1999 129 7.0 18.4 53.5
2000 149 8.0 18.6 55
2001 148 8.0 18.5 83.1
2002 140 8.0 17.5 53.2
2003 140 8.0 17.5 53.2
2004 139 8.0 17.4 87.8
2005 135 8.0 16.9 90.4
2006 156 9.0 17.3 92.3
2007 141 9.0 15.7 97.9
2008 143 12.0 11.9 97.9
2009 137 10.0 11.4 67.2
2010 125 13.0 9.6 72.8
2011 110 n/a n/a 97.3
2012 141 10.8 13.0 78.7
2013 129 10.5 12.2 83.7
2014 88 10.4 8.4 85.2
2015 117 9.0 13.0 97.4
2016 121 9.0 13.4 95.9
2017 128 10.1 12.6 95.3
2018 131 10.2 12.8 94.7
2019 132 10.2 12.9 97
2020 142 n/a n/a 91.5
2021 114 9.1 12.5 95.6
2022 119 10.0 11.9 88.2
2023 139 10.4 13.2 97.8
2024 235 15.5 15.0 97.4

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.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Familia Continuation High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 93 5.9 15.7 n/a
1989 111 5.4 20.5 n/a
1990 100 5.0 20.0 n/a
1991 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1992 141 6.1 23.1 74.5
1993 134 6.0 22.3 29.9
1994 115 6.0 19.2 41.7
1995 107 7.0 15.3 55.1
1996 107 7.0 15.3 55.1
1997 150 7.0 21.4 54
1998 93 7.0 13.3 94.6
1999 129 7.0 18.4 53.5
2000 149 8.0 18.6 55
2001 148 8.0 18.5 83.1
2002 140 8.0 17.5 53.2
2003 140 8.0 17.5 53.2
2004 139 8.0 17.4 87.8
2005 135 8.0 16.9 90.4
2006 156 9.0 17.3 92.3
2007 141 9.0 15.7 97.9
2008 143 12.0 11.9 97.9
2009 137 10.0 11.4 67.2
2010 125 13.0 9.6 72.8
2011 110 n/a n/a 97.3
2012 141 10.8 13.0 78.7
2013 129 10.5 12.2 83.7
2014 88 10.4 8.4 85.2
2015 117 9.0 13.0 97.4
2016 121 9.0 13.4 95.9
2017 128 10.1 12.6 95.3
2018 131 10.2 12.8 94.7
2019 132 10.2 12.9 97
2020 142 n/a n/a 91.5
2021 114 9.1 12.5 95.6
2022 119 10.0 11.9 88.2
2023 139 10.4 13.2 97.8
2024 235 15.5 15.0 97.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Familia Continuation High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,612

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Familia Continuation High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1927th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2202nd of 2348 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Familia Continuation High)4.84.8
 0%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Coachella Valley Unified)36.826.6
 10.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (La Familia Continuation High)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Coachella Valley Unified)16.46.9
 9.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (La Familia Continuation High)6.70
 6.7%
   12th Grade Science (Coachella Valley Unified)9.89.6
 0.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students132139
 5.3%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic128137
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97%97.8%
 0.9%


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La Familia Continuation High ranks in the bottom 9.9% of California high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended La Familia Continuation High.

Students at La Familia Continuation High are 98% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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