About This School
Mesquite Continuation High School is located in Ridgecrest, CA and is one of 3 high schools in Sierra Sands Unified School District. It is a alt. school that serves 152 students in grades 9-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Mesquite Continuation High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Mesquite Continuation High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Mesquite Continuation High School had an API growth score of 546 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Mesquite Continuation High School's 2011 base score was 563 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Mesquite Continuation High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mesquite Continuation High School's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Mesquite Continuation High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Mesquite Continuation High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Mesquite Continuation High School had an API growth score of 546 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Mesquite Continuation High School's 2011 base score was 563 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Mesquite Continuation High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mesquite Continuation High School's students and teachers. more
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Sierra Sands Unified District Spending
$9,293Per Pupil
The Sierra Sands Unified spends $9,293 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sierra Sands Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Sands Community Day School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Burroughs High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Immanuel Christian School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Mariposa Christian School 16.3 miles | n/a | |
| Trona Community Day School 19.4 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Alt. School
- Grades 9-12
- Sierra Sands Unified School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Mesquite Continuation High School140 West Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-4561
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Test Scores
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 152
40%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Mesquite Continuation High School had 16% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
70%
Hispanic
21%
Black
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Mesquite Continuation High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Mesquite Continuation High School
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sarah belisle: Graduated from Mesquite in 1995 with 2 kids, thanks to the teachers and staff I don't think I would have made it. With there support and with the day care center in the school I had the time and help to complete all necessary requirements to graduate with a diploma at 19. Thank You and God Bless
Submitted by a Former Student on Sep 16, 2011
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