Vallecito Continuation High

Summary:

Vallecito Continuation High is a small public high school in Altaville, California, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Bret Harte Union High School District. With just 46 students, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools and receiving 0-1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Vallecito Continuation High's performance is significantly worse than the nearby Bret Harte Union High School, which is also part of the same district. Only 5.26% of 11th-grade students at Vallecito were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide, and 0% were proficient or better in math, compared to 27.9% statewide. The school has also grappled with high dropout rates, ranging from 7.4% to 14.3% over the past 5 years, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 68.8% in 2022-2023.

Despite being a continuation high school, Vallecito has not shown significant improvement in its performance over the past decade. The school's struggles are not unique, as continuation high schools often face significant challenges in serving students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of continuation high school students and ensures equitable access to educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Detail:

Public 9-12

364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95222

(209) 736-2507

District: Bret Harte Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
2121^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,157

Student/teacher ratio: 27.8

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.1%

Hispanic:

28.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vallecito Continuation High ranks worse than 91.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vallecito 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: White (66.1%), Hispanic (28.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vallecito Continuation High is 27.8. (See more...)

Compare Vallecito Continuation High employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vallecito Continuation High is $10,157.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vallecito Continuation High:

SchoolDigger ranks Vallecito Continuation High 2121^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Vallecito Continuation High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Bret Harte Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bret Harte Union High 1149^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vallecito Continuation High

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Rank History for all students at Vallecito Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	13.93	1524^th	1653	7.8%
2005	31.17	1021^st	1901	46.3%
2006	34.48	992^nd	1968	49.6%
2007	13.20	1784^th	2063	13.5%
2008	9.77	1889^th	2117	10.8%
2009	12.25	1975^th	2238	11.8%
2010	10.49	1993^rd	2281	12.6%
2011	20.44	1624^th	2367	31.4%
2012	14.49	1829^th	2354	22.3%
2013	4.99	2203^rd	2426	9.2%
2019	10.68	2002^nd	2133	6.1%
2022	16.63	1747^th	2123	17.7%
2023	20.61	1687^th	2348	28.2%
2024	8.67	2121^st	2323	8.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	9.92	1874^th	1937	3.3%
2022	12.66	1765^th	1943	9.2%
2023	23.07	1598^th	2247	28.9%
2024	11.18	1908^th	2235	14.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Vallecito Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.96	1582^nd	1858	14.9%
2023	36.36	1185^th	2118	44.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Vallecito Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.51	1696^th	1880	9.8%
2022	15.05	1630^th	1916	14.9%
2023	7.61	2092^nd	2207	5.2%

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Rank History for White students at Vallecito Continuation High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	3.43	1207^th	1222	1.2%
2022	12.63	1067^th	1204	11.4%
2023	9.24	1254^th	1434	12.6%
2024	1.74	1396^th	1406	0.7%

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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 Vallecito Continuation High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	55	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
1989	73	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1990	76	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
1991	91	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1992	68	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1993	57	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1994	53	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
1995	62	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
1996	62	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
1997	55	3	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
1998	40	1	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	58
1999	49	3	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2000	39	4	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	56
2001	54	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2002	45	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2003	45	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2004	53	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	56
2005	30	2	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	42
2006	35	0	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	1	44
2007	30	2	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	41
2008	21	n/a	n/a	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	26
2009	28	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	34
2010	28	0	0	4	2	0	0	0	34
2011	37	0	0	8	2	0	1	0	48
2012	32	1	0	6	2	0	3	0	44
2013	20	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	23
2014	9	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	14
2015	11	1	0	6	0	0	1	0	19
2016	22	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	25
2017	15	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	18
2018	15	0	0	6	0	0	2	0	23
2019	15	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	20
2020	19	0	0	9	1	0	0	0	29
2021	22	0	0	9	1	0	0	0	32
2022	23	1	1	10	2	0	5	0	42
2023	29	0	0	13	1	0	3	0	46
2024	37	0	0	16	1	0	2	0	56

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vallecito Continuation High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	58	2.0	29.0	n/a
1989	74	2.7	27.4	n/a
1990	79	3.0	26.3	n/a
1991	97	2.7	35.9	n/a
1992	73	2.7	27.0	n/a
1993	61	3.5	17.4	0
1994	58	3.5	16.6	0
1995	71	4.2	16.9	40.8
1996	71	4.2	16.9	40.8
1997	68	4.3	15.8	41.2
1998	58	3.0	19.3	34.5
1999	59	3.0	19.7	39
2000	56	3.0	18.7	32.1
2001	60	3.0	20.0	6.7
2002	59	3.0	19.7	22
2003	59	3.0	19.7	22
2004	56	3.0	18.7	21.4
2005	42	3.2	13.1	35.7
2006	44	3.0	14.7	60.5
2007	41	4.0	10.3	63.4
2008	26	4.0	6.5	76.9
2009	34	3.4	7.4	58.8
2010	34	3.0	11.3	67.6
2011	48	n/a	n/a	47.9
2012	44	3.2	13.3	0
2013	23	3.2	6.9	60.9
2014	14	2.4	5.7	64.3
2015	19	2.0	9.5	78.9
2016	25	2.0	12.5	88
2017	18	1.9	9.0	50
2018	23	1.8	12.4	60.9
2019	20	2.1	9.3	70
2020	29	n/a	n/a	58.6
2021	32	1.8	17.2	56.3
2022	42	1.8	22.5	45.2
2023	46	1.8	24.7	47.8
2024	56	2.0	27.8	53.6

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 Vallecito Continuation High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	58	2.0	29.0	n/a
1989	74	2.7	27.4	n/a
1990	79	3.0	26.3	n/a
1991	97	2.7	35.9	n/a
1992	73	2.7	27.0	n/a
1993	61	3.5	17.4	0
1994	58	3.5	16.6	0
1995	71	4.2	16.9	40.8
1996	71	4.2	16.9	40.8
1997	68	4.3	15.8	41.2
1998	58	3.0	19.3	34.5
1999	59	3.0	19.7	39
2000	56	3.0	18.7	32.1
2001	60	3.0	20.0	6.7
2002	59	3.0	19.7	22
2003	59	3.0	19.7	22
2004	56	3.0	18.7	21.4
2005	42	3.2	13.1	35.7
2006	44	3.0	14.7	60.5
2007	41	4.0	10.3	63.4
2008	26	4.0	6.5	76.9
2009	34	3.4	7.4	58.8
2010	34	3.0	11.3	67.6
2011	48	n/a	n/a	47.9
2012	44	3.2	13.3	0
2013	23	3.2	6.9	60.9
2014	14	2.4	5.7	64.3
2015	19	2.0	9.5	78.9
2016	25	2.0	12.5	88
2017	18	1.9	9.0	50
2018	23	1.8	12.4	60.9
2019	20	2.1	9.3	70
2020	29	n/a	n/a	58.6
2021	32	1.8	17.2	56.3
2022	42	1.8	22.5	45.2
2023	46	1.8	24.7	47.8
2024	56	2.0	27.8	53.6

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 Vallecito Continuation High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,157

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vallecito Continuation High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2002^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1687^th of 2348 High schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vallecito Continuation High)	13.3	32.3	18.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bret Harte Union High)	66.9	57.1	9.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Vallecito Continuation High)	0	3.5	3.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bret Harte Union High)	36.7	20.3	16.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Vallecito Continuation High)	0	10.3	10.3%
11th Grade Science (Bret Harte Union High)	45.5	28.6	16.9%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	20	46	130%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	13	225%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	29	93.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70%	47.8%	22.2%

Schools Near Vallecito 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
Bret Harte Union High	Public	9-12	364 Murphys Grade Rd.	Angels Camp	95222	Calaveras County	Bret Harte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 736-2507	566	33	16.9	49.1%	381 (67.3%)	3 (0.5%)	134 (23.7%)	5 (0.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.2%)	43.2	1046^th of 2323 public high schools	55.0%		62.9	598^th of 2348 public high schools	74.5%	448	20.5		20.5	55.1	55.1	13.4	13.4	$12,124
Vallecito Continuation High	Public	9-12	364 Murphys Grade Rd.	Altaville	95222	Calaveras County	Bret Harte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 736-2507	56	2	27.8	53.6%	37 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	8.7	2121^st of 2323 public high schools	8.7%		20.6	1687^th of 2348 public high schools	28.2%	434	5.6		5.6	5.3	5.3	0.0	0.0	$10,157
Rite of Passage	Public, Charter	9-12	10400 Fricot City Rd.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	El Dorado County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 295-2271	19	6	2.9	84.2%	1 (5.3%)	4 (21.1%)	12 (63.2%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)								$19,947
Calaveras River Academy	Public	6-12	150 Old Oak Rd.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-1996	15	4	4.1	86.7%	9 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$9,201
Sonora High	Public	9-12	430 North Washington St.	Sonora	95370	Tuolumne County	Sonora Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 532-5511	960	38	25.4	38.8%	613 (63.9%)	8 (0.8%)	215 (22.4%)	22 (2.3%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (8.4%)	65.9	539^th of 2323 public high schools	76.8%		59.8	661^st of 2348 public high schools	71.8%	122	34.9		33.8	67.0	67.0	26.5	26.5	$6,832
Calaveras High	Public	8-12	350 High School St.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-1811	749	38	19.8	38.5%	508 (67.8%)	5 (0.7%)	162 (21.6%)	5 (0.7%)	12 (1.6%)	5 (0.7%)	50 (6.7%)	31.4	1386^th of 2323 public high schools	40.3%		43.2	1039^th of 2348 public high schools	55.7%	347	15.8	31.2	23.0	24.7	24.7	9.0	9.0	$6,582
Gold Strike High	Public	9-12	350 High School St.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-2123	30	2	16.0	46.7%	17 (56.7%)	1 (3.3%)	11 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20.4	1668^th of 2323 public high schools	28.2%		22.4	1633^rd of 2348 public high schools	30.5%	35	7.7	13.3	10.7	30.8	30.8	0.0	0.0	$9,757
Dario Cassina High	Public	10-12	251 South Barretta St.	Sonora	95370	Tuolumne County	Sonora Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 532-1587	35	4	9.4	71.4%	22 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	8.5	2137^th of 2323 public high schools	8.0%		8.3	2182^nd of 2348 public high schools	7.1%	45	0.0		0.0	14.3	14.3	0.0	0.0	$12,756
Theodore Bird High	Public	9-12	251 South Barretta St.	Sonora	95370	Tuolumne County	Sonora Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 533-2923	90	4	25.0	55.6%	70 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	10.8	1962^nd of 2323 public high schools	15.5%		9.3	2104^th of 2348 public high schools	10.4%	142	2.6		2.6	13.2	13.2	5.3	5.3	$5,537
Oakendell Community	Public	6-12	3585 Hawver Rd.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-1961	11	1	11.0	72.7%	6 (54.5%)	1 (9.1%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)								$8,914

Frequently Asked Questions about Vallecito Continuation High

What district is Vallecito Continuation High in?

Bret Harte Union High

What is the racial makeup of Vallecito Continuation High?

Students at Vallecito Continuation High are 66% White, 29% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Vallecito Continuation High a good school?

Vallecito Continuation High ranks in the bottom 8.7% of California high schools.

How many students attend Vallecito Continuation High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Vallecito Continuation High.

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