Mendota Continuation High

Summary:

Mendota Continuation High is a small public high school in Mendota, California, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Mendota Unified School District. With just 35 students, the school faces significant challenges, including extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance compared to the district and state averages.

Mendota Continuation High has struggled for years, with a 0% four-year graduation rate and dropout rates as high as 91.7% in 2022-2023, far exceeding the 8.4% dropout rate at the district's main high school, Mendota High. The school also grapples with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 62.2% in 2020-2021, compared to 29.6% at Mendota High. Academically, Mendota Continuation High students perform significantly worse on standardized tests, with only 15.38% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient in Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages.

The data suggests that Mendota Continuation High serves a very different and more challenging student population, with 91.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's persistent struggles, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in California, highlight the importance of targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of continuation high school students and help them succeed academically and personally.

Detail:

Public 9-12

211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640-2234

(559) 655-4412

District: Mendota Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2063^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,812

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 38

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mendota Continuation High ranks worse than 88.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Mendota Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mendota Continuation High 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 (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mendota Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendota Continuation High is 18.3. 1 high schools in the Mendota Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mendota Continuation High employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendota Continuation High is $13,812, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Mendota Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendota Continuation High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendota Continuation High 2063^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Mendota Continuation High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Mendota Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendota Unified 1201^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mendota Continuation High

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Rank History for all students at Mendota Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	10.95	1616^th	1653	2.2%
2005	11.00	1696^th	1901	10.8%
2006	6.01	1817^th	1968	7.7%
2007	4.83	1913^th	2063	7.3%
2008	7.92	1931^st	2117	8.8%
2009	8.84	2044^th	2238	8.7%
2010	8.76	2040^th	2281	10.6%
2011	6.49	2135^th	2367	9.8%
2012	6.70	2107^th	2354	10.5%
2013	6.49	2174^th	2426	10.4%
2022	11.94	1948^th	2123	8.2%
2023	11.49	1971^st	2348	16.1%
2024	9.36	2063^rd	2323	11.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mendota Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.64	1128^th	1323	14.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mendota Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	12.37	1775^th	1943	8.6%
2023	13.05	1867^th	2247	16.9%
2024	11.27	1903^rd	2235	14.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mendota Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.97	1743^rd	2207	21.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mendota Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	11.83	1710^th	1861	8.1%
2023	12.46	1801^st	2142	15.9%
2024	9.45	1893^rd	2125	10.9%

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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 Mendota Continuation High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	0	1	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	52
1994	1	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	18
1995	0	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	42
1996	0	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	42
1997	0	0	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	33
1998	0	0	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	38
1999	0	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	28
2000	0	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	18
2001	1	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	21
2002	0	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	16
2003	0	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	16
2004	0	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	15
2005	3	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	19
2006	1	0	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	18
2007	0	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	11
2008	n/a	n/a	1	22	n/a	n/a	n/a	23
2009	0	0	1	30	0	0	0	31
2010	0	0	0	14	0	0	0	14
2011	1	0	0	19	3	0	0	23
2012	0	0	0	22	0	0	0	22
2013	0	0	0	30	0	0	0	30
2014	0	0	0	16	0	0	0	16
2015	1	0	0	14	0	0	0	15
2016	1	0	0	15	0	0	0	16
2017	0	0	0	18	0	0	0	18
2018	1	0	0	12	0	0	0	13
2019	0	0	0	21	0	0	0	21
2020	0	0	0	21	0	0	0	21
2021	0	0	0	26	0	0	0	26
2022	0	0	0	33	0	0	0	33
2023	1	0	1	33	0	0	0	35
2024	0	0	0	38	0	0	0	38

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mendota Continuation High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	52	3.0	17.3	94.2
1994	18	2.0	9.0	94.4
1995	42	2.0	21.0	81
1996	42	2.0	21.0	81
1997	33	2.0	16.5	93.9
1998	38	2.0	19.0	89.5
1999	28	2.0	14.0	75
2000	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2001	21	2.0	10.5	85.7
2002	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2003	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2004	15	1.4	10.7	80
2005	19	2.0	9.5	84.2
2006	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2007	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2008	23	5.5	4.2	87
2009	31	2.5	8.9	90.3
2010	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2011	23	n/a	n/a	87
2012	22	1.3	16.7	n/a
2013	30	1.3	22.9	90
2014	16	1.8	8.5	81.3
2015	15	1.0	15.0	80
2016	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2017	18	1.9	9.0	83.3
2018	13	1.2	10.8	76.9
2019	21	1.8	11.6	100
2020	21	n/a	n/a	100
2021	26	3.0	8.6	88.5
2022	33	2.3	14.3	90.9
2023	35	2.1	16.0	91.4
2024	38	2.0	18.3	100

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 Mendota Continuation High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	52	3.0	17.3	94.2
1994	18	2.0	9.0	94.4
1995	42	2.0	21.0	81
1996	42	2.0	21.0	81
1997	33	2.0	16.5	93.9
1998	38	2.0	19.0	89.5
1999	28	2.0	14.0	75
2000	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2001	21	2.0	10.5	85.7
2002	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2003	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2004	15	1.4	10.7	80
2005	19	2.0	9.5	84.2
2006	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2007	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2008	23	5.5	4.2	87
2009	31	2.5	8.9	90.3
2010	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2011	23	n/a	n/a	87
2012	22	1.3	16.7	n/a
2013	30	1.3	22.9	90
2014	16	1.8	8.5	81.3
2015	15	1.0	15.0	80
2016	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2017	18	1.9	9.0	83.3
2018	13	1.2	10.8	76.9
2019	21	1.8	11.6	100
2020	21	n/a	n/a	100
2021	26	3.0	8.6	88.5
2022	33	2.3	14.3	90.9
2023	35	2.1	16.0	91.4
2024	38	2.0	18.3	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mendota Continuation High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,812

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	21	35	66.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	21	33	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	91.4%	8.6%

Schools Near Mendota Continuation High

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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
Mendota Continuation High	Public	9-12	211 Smoot Ave.	Mendota	93640	Fresno County	Mendota Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 655-4412	38	2	18.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.4	2063^rd of 2323 public high schools	11.2%		11.5	1971^st of 2348 public high schools	16.1%	92				15.4	15.4	0.0	0.0	$13,812
Mendota Community Day	Public	7-12	241 Smoot Ave.	Mendota	93640	Fresno County	Mendota Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 655-4412	7	2	4.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.8	1762^nd of 2323 public high schools	24.1%					(n/a)					27.3		9.1	$13,812
Mendota High	Public	9-12	1200 Belmont Ave.	Mendota	93640	Fresno County	Mendota Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 655-1993	1,085	48	22.5	97.4%	13 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1,070 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39.8	1137^th of 2323 public high schools	51.1%		46.4	962^nd of 2348 public high schools	59.0%	175	11.4		11.5	52.7	52.7	19.6	19.6	$12,949
Firebaugh High	Public	9-12	1976 Morris Kyle Dr.	Firebaugh	93622	Fresno County	Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 659-1415	632	38	16.5	91.3%	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	616 (97.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51.6	823^rd of 2323 public high schools	64.6%		48.3	907^th of 2348 public high schools	61.4%	84	26.6		26.0	66.0	66.0	13.1	13.1
El Puente High	Public	9-12	1691 Saipan Ave.	Firebaugh	93622	Fresno County	Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 659-3899	19	1	15.9	89.5%	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tranquillity High	Public	9-12	6052 Juanche St.	Tranquillity	93668	Fresno County	Golden Plains Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 698-7205	384	27	14.3	98.4%	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	374 (97.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	1825^th of 2323 public high schools	21.4%		18.4	1736^th of 2348 public high schools	26.1%	89	8.5		8.1	18.8	18.8	6.3	6.3	$7,509
Kerman High	Public	9-12	205 South First St.	Kerman	93630	Fresno County	Kerman Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 843-9700	1,480	72	20.5	86.0%	122 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1,278 (86.4%)	65 (4.4%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.5%)	42.2	1070^th of 2323 public high schools	53.9%		52	823^rd of 2348 public high schools	64.9%	247	18.4	0.0	17.6	56.5	56.5	13.9	13.9	$5,172
Enterprise High	Public	7-12	15405 Sunset Ave.	Kerman	93630	Fresno County	Kerman Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 843-9580	64	5	13.3	93.8%	3 (4.7%)	1 (1.6%)	60 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.7	1683^rd of 2323 public high schools	27.6%		10.1	2049^th of 2348 public high schools	12.7%	366	16.0		16.0	28.0	28.0	0.0	0.0	$20,951
Ripperdan Community Day	Public	7-12	26133 Ave. 7	Madera	93637	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 674-0059	45	6	7.2	100.0%	1 (2.2%)	2 (4.4%)	40 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	2313^th of 2323 public high schools	0.4%		4.8	2319^th of 2348 public high schools	1.2%	6			0.0		0.0		0.0	$4,893

Frequently Asked Questions about Mendota Continuation High

How many students attend Mendota Continuation High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 38 students attended Mendota Continuation High.

What district is Mendota Continuation High in?

Mendota Unified

What is the racial makeup of Mendota Continuation High?

Students at Mendota Continuation High are 100% Hispanic.

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Mendota Continuation High ranks in the bottom 11.2% of California high schools.

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