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San Joaquin High (Continuation) ranks in the bottom 4.3% of California high schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 52 students attended San Joaquin High (Continuation).

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Students at San Joaquin High (Continuation) are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

San Joaquin High (Continuation)

Summary:

San Joaquin High (Continuation) is a public high school located in Mc Farland, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 53 students. It is part of the McFarland Unified School District, which is ranked 1254 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

San Joaquin High (Continuation) consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in California, with statewide rankings ranging from 1142 to 2222 out of over 2,300 high schools in recent years. Its performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 4.17% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has also struggled with high dropout rates, ranging from 16.7% to 78.6% in recent years, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 89% in the 2021-2022 school year. The four-year graduation rate at San Joaquin High (Continuation) has been consistently low, ranging from 14.3% to 79.2% in recent years, significantly below the state and district averages.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as McFarland High School Early College, which is located just 0.46 miles away, San Joaquin High (Continuation) stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at San Joaquin High (Continuation), with 96.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, may be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance and high dropout rates. Addressing the unique needs of continuation school students, as well as the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, will be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250-1174

(661) 792-6312

District: McFarland Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2222^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,240

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 52

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.1%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details San Joaquin High (Continuation) ranks worse than 95.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at San Joaquin 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 (98.1%), White (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Joaquin High (Continuation) is 23.6. (See more...)

Compare San Joaquin High (Continuation) employs 2.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Joaquin High (Continuation) is $16,240.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Joaquin High (Continuation):

SchoolDigger ranks San Joaquin High (Continuation) 2222^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See San Joaquin High (Continuation) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

McFarland Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks McFarland Unified 1254^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for San Joaquin High (Continuation)

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Rank History for all students at San Joaquin High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	15.27	1453^rd	1653	12.1%
2005	9.68	1709^th	1901	10.1%
2006	8.02	1796^th	1968	8.7%
2007	13.79	1767^th	2063	14.3%
2008	12.28	1844^th	2117	12.9%
2009	16.85	1895^th	2238	15.3%
2010	11.53	1954^th	2281	14.3%
2011	11.57	1988^th	2367	16.0%
2012	11.98	1943^rd	2354	17.5%
2013	8.36	2126^th	2426	12.4%
2016	11.35	1775^th	2039	12.9%
2019	8.55	2121^st	2133	0.6%
2021	11.17	1142^nd	1290	11.5%
2022	11.10	1998^th	2123	5.9%
2023	9.34	2102^nd	2348	10.5%
2024	7.38	2222^nd	2323	4.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.02	1261^st	1323	4.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.71	1926^th	1937	0.6%
2021	9.63	1037^th	1126	7.9%
2022	10.26	1886^th	1943	2.9%
2023	9.82	2006^th	2247	10.7%
2024	6.89	2171^st	2235	2.9%

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Rank History for Female students at San Joaquin High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.64	1856^th	2118	12.4%

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Rank History for Male students at San Joaquin High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	8.74	1056^th	1122	5.9%
2023	7.83	2079^th	2207	5.8%
2024	6.99	2090^th	2172	3.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Joaquin High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	8.12	1799^th	1814	0.8%
2022	11.08	1738^th	1861	6.6%
2023	9.34	1924^th	2142	10.2%
2024	7.30	2019^th	2125	5.0%

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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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Enrollment information for San Joaquin High (Continuation)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	3	0	4	31	0	n/a	n/a	38
1989	4	0	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	30
1990	12	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	40
1991	8	0	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	33
1992	9	1	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	45
1993	8	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	45
1994	2	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	64
1995	12	0	0	74	1	n/a	n/a	87
1996	12	0	0	74	1	n/a	n/a	87
1997	8	0	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	82
1998	5	0	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	77
1999	4	0	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	74
2000	3	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	65
2001	4	0	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	54
2002	1	0	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	55
2003	1	0	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	55
2004	4	1	2	53	0	n/a	n/a	60
2005	0	1	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	45
2006	2	0	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	49
2007	1	0	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	61
2008	3	n/a	n/a	50	n/a	n/a	n/a	53
2009	1	0	1	41	0	0	0	43
2010	0	1	0	45	0	0	0	46
2011	3	1	0	68	0	0	0	72
2012	6	1	0	54	1	0	0	62
2013	4	0	0	51	0	0	0	55
2014	4	1	0	38	1	0	0	44
2015	0	0	0	52	1	0	0	53
2016	0	0	0	40	0	0	0	40
2017	0	0	0	53	0	0	0	53
2018	0	0	0	37	1	0	0	38
2019	1	0	1	55	1	0	0	58
2020	0	1	0	43	0	0	0	44
2021	2	0	1	50	0	0	0	53
2022	0	1	0	51	0	0	0	52
2023	0	0	0	52	0	0	1	53
2024	1	0	0	51	0	0	0	52

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	38	2.1	18.0	n/a
1989	30	2.2	13.6	n/a
1990	40	2.2	18.1	n/a
1991	33	2.2	15.0	n/a
1992	45	2.2	20.4	71.1
1993	45	2.0	22.5	77.8
1994	64	2.0	32.0	45.3
1995	87	4.1	21.2	72.4
1996	87	4.1	21.2	72.4
1997	82	5.0	16.4	46.3
1998	77	3.0	25.7	68.8
1999	74	4.0	18.5	79.7
2000	65	4.0	16.3	95.4
2001	54	4.2	12.9	94.4
2002	55	3.0	18.3	65.5
2003	55	3.0	18.3	65.5
2004	60	3.0	20.0	0
2005	45	3.0	15.0	0
2006	49	3.5	14.0	55.1
2007	61	3.4	17.9	44.3
2008	53	8.8	6.0	n/a
2009	43	9.0	4.3	76.7
2010	46	8.0	5.7	34.8
2011	72	n/a	n/a	79.2
2012	62	3.3	18.7	85.5
2013	55	4.2	13.0	85.5
2014	44	4.2	10.4	79.5
2015	53	4.0	13.2	96.2
2016	40	4.0	10.0	82.5
2017	53	3.9	13.5	86.8
2018	38	2.2	17.2	89.5
2019	58	2.7	21.0	94.8
2020	44	n/a	n/a	95.5
2021	53	2.5	21.2	94.3
2022	52	2.2	23.6	90.4
2023	53	2.2	24.0	96.2
2024	52	2.2	23.6	88.5

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 San Joaquin High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	38	2.1	18.0	n/a
1989	30	2.2	13.6	n/a
1990	40	2.2	18.1	n/a
1991	33	2.2	15.0	n/a
1992	45	2.2	20.4	71.1
1993	45	2.0	22.5	77.8
1994	64	2.0	32.0	45.3
1995	87	4.1	21.2	72.4
1996	87	4.1	21.2	72.4
1997	82	5.0	16.4	46.3
1998	77	3.0	25.7	68.8
1999	74	4.0	18.5	79.7
2000	65	4.0	16.3	95.4
2001	54	4.2	12.9	94.4
2002	55	3.0	18.3	65.5
2003	55	3.0	18.3	65.5
2004	60	3.0	20.0	0
2005	45	3.0	15.0	0
2006	49	3.5	14.0	55.1
2007	61	3.4	17.9	44.3
2008	53	8.8	6.0	n/a
2009	43	9.0	4.3	76.7
2010	46	8.0	5.7	34.8
2011	72	n/a	n/a	79.2
2012	62	3.3	18.7	85.5
2013	55	4.2	13.0	85.5
2014	44	4.2	10.4	79.5
2015	53	4.0	13.2	96.2
2016	40	4.0	10.0	82.5
2017	53	3.9	13.5	86.8
2018	38	2.2	17.2	89.5
2019	58	2.7	21.0	94.8
2020	44	n/a	n/a	95.5
2021	53	2.5	21.2	94.3
2022	52	2.2	23.6	90.4
2023	53	2.2	24.0	96.2
2024	52	2.2	23.6	88.5

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 San Joaquin High (Continuation)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,240

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on San Joaquin High (Continuation)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2121^st of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2102^nd of 2348 High schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Joaquin High (Continuation))	0	14.8	14.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (McFarland Unified)	29.8	47.6	17.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (San Joaquin High (Continuation))	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (McFarland Unified)	16.3	19.8	3.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	58	53	8.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	55	52	5.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.8%	96.2%	1.4%

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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 10th Grade	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
San Joaquin High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	599 Fifth St.	Mc Farland	93250	Kern County	McFarland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 792-6312	52	2	23.6	88.5%	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.4	2222^nd of 2323 public high schools	4.3%		9.3	2102^nd of 2348 public high schools	10.5%	120		0.0	0.0	0.0	4.2	4.2	0.0	0.0	$16,240
McFarland High School Early College	Public	9-12	259 West Sherwood Ave.	Mc Farland	93250	Kern County	McFarland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 792-3126	956	42	22.6	90.0%	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	938 (98.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	45.2	991^st of 2323 public high schools	57.3%		46.6	956^th of 2348 public high schools	59.3%	35		20.4	5.6	19.2	55.3	55.3	18.2	18.2	$7,965
Cesar E. Chavez High	Public	9-12	800 Browning Rd.	Delano	93215	Kern County	Delano Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 720-4501	1,351	59	22.8	86.4%	20 (1.5%)	7 (0.5%)	1,185 (87.7%)	134 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	62.4	585^th of 2323 public high schools	74.8%		69.4	495^th of 2348 public high schools	78.9%	90		26.9		27.0	63.9	63.9	31.3	31.3	$11,604
Robert F. Kennedy High	Public	9-12	1401 Hiett Ave.	Delano	93215	Kern County	Delano Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 720-5117	1,365	61	22.4	91.4%	15 (1.1%)	8 (0.6%)	1,252 (91.7%)	87 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	66	536^th of 2323 public high schools	76.9%		55	761^st of 2348 public high schools	67.6%	225		30.5	9.1	29.8	69.1	69.1	30.6	30.6	$12,488
Delano High	Public	9-12	1331 Cecil Ave.	Delano	93215	Kern County	Delano Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 720-4137	1,225	58	21.1	93.8%	20 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1,096 (89.5%)	104 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	59.6	644^th of 2323 public high schools	72.3%		53	801^st of 2348 public high schools	65.9%	157		22.9	21.4	22.9	64.7	64.7	30.5	30.5	$11,064
Valley High	Public	9-12	1927 Randolph St.	Delano	93215	Kern County	Delano Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 720-4180	113	4	25.2	96.5%	3 (2.7%)	1 (0.9%)	102 (90.3%)	7 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.3	2154^th of 2323 public high schools	7.3%		10.8	2010^th of 2348 public high schools	14.4%	144		0.0	0.0	0.0	9.1	9.1	0.0	0.0	$18,754
Wasco High	Public	9-12	1900 Seventh St.	Wasco	93280	Kern County	Wasco Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 758-7400	1,693	82	20.7	86.8%	54 (3.2%)	32 (1.9%)	1,593 (94.1%)	11 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	47.5	924^th of 2323 public high schools	60.2%		45.1	989^th of 2348 public high schools	57.9%	65	26.2	17.7	28.9	23.5	51.2	51.2	20.9	20.9	$11,681
Wasco Independence High	Public	9-12	1445 Poso Dr.	Wasco	93280	Kern County	Wasco Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 758-7450	113	6	18.1	97.3%	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (97.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.4	1726^th of 2323 public high schools	25.7%		20	1705^th of 2348 public high schools	27.4%	21			13.6	13.6	20.0	20.0	4.0	4.0	$11,681
Central Valley High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	526 Mannel Ave.	Shafter	93263	Kern County	Kern High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 746-4281	95	6	14.8	96.8%	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (94.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	9	2100^th of 2323 public high schools	9.6%		10.3	2039^th of 2348 public high schools	13.2%	61		2.4		2.4	13.3	13.3	0.0	0.0	$12,460
Shafter High	Public	9-12	526 Mannel Ave.	Shafter	93263	Kern County	Kern High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 746-4961	1,655	74	22.3	87.4%	98 (5.9%)	7 (0.4%)	1,524 (92.1%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.1%)	36.7	1219^th of 2323 public high schools	47.5%		29.4	1432^nd of 2348 public high schools	39.0%	213		17.3	1.6	14.2	52.2	52.2	11.4	11.4	$10,029

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