Ruben Salazar Continuation

Summary:

Ruben Salazar Continuation is a public high school in Pico Rivera, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 178 students. As a continuation school, Ruben Salazar faces unique challenges in serving a student population that may have struggled in traditional high school settings.

Ruben Salazar Continuation consistently performs significantly below the state and El Rancho Unified district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.65% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 54.65% in the district and 55.73% statewide. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was just 0.93%, compared to 22.11% in the district and 27.9% statewide. Ruben Salazar Continuation also has fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 80.0% to 94.2% over the past five years, and higher dropout rates, ranging from 4.1% to 14.6%, compared to 2.1% at El Rancho High.

Ruben Salazar Continuation's academic performance, graduation rates, and attendance metrics are consistently lower than those of nearby high schools, such as Sierra Vista High (Alternative), Montebello High, Whittier High, and Santa Fe High. These schools, while not all in the same district, generally outperform Ruben Salazar Continuation across various measures. Addressing the challenges faced by Ruben Salazar Continuation will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the continuation school population and the broader socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9115 Balfour St.
       Pico Rivera, CA  90660-3225


(562) 801-7680

District: El Rancho Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2072nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,066 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
Not Specified:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Compare Details Ruben Salazar Continuation ranks worse than 89.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ruben Salazar Continuation freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruben Salazar Continuation is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruben Salazar Continuation is $7,066.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruben Salazar Continuation:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruben Salazar Continuation 2072nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Ruben Salazar Continuation in the ranking list.)

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El Rancho Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks El Rancho Unified 944th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ruben Salazar Continuation

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Rank History for all students at Ruben Salazar Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.48 1405th 1653 15.0%
2005 23.31 1266th 1901 33.4%
2006 21.67 1352nd 1968 31.3%
2007 17.83 1598th 2063 22.5%
2008 12.93 1824th 2117 13.8%
2009 24.15 1668th 2238 25.5%
2010 13.31 1897th 2281 16.8%
2011 10.84 2016th 2367 14.8%
2012 19.66 1641st 2354 30.3%
2013 14.66 1898th 2426 21.8%
2015 11.07 1758th 1994 11.8%
2016 13.90 1655th 2039 18.8%
2017 12.06 1705th 2021 15.6%
2018 12.03 1701st 2017 15.7%
2019 11.62 1940th 2133 9.0%
2021 7.94 1238th 1290 4.0%
2022 16.99 1736th 2123 18.2%
2023 8.96 2134th 2348 9.1%
2024 9.23 2072nd 2323 10.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ruben Salazar Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.88 1002nd 1044 4.0%
2023 25.34 1023rd 1323 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ruben Salazar Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.46 1363rd 1534 11.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruben Salazar Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.37 1542nd 1862 17.2%
2019 11.84 1763rd 1937 9.0%
2021 8.73 1057th 1126 6.1%
2022 17.44 1617th 1943 16.8%
2023 9.02 2055th 2247 8.5%
2024 10.29 1958th 2235 12.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ruben Salazar Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.68 1542nd 1760 12.4%
2019 12.04 1592nd 1833 13.1%
2021 4.36 1052nd 1054 0.2%
2022 13.68 1632nd 1858 12.2%
2023 8.58 1978th 2118 6.6%
2024 8.95 1916th 2098 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ruben Salazar Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.85 1567th 1834 14.6%
2019 10.23 1768th 1880 6.0%
2021 8.63 1062nd 1122 5.3%
2022 16.93 1581st 1916 17.5%
2023 8.76 2024th 2207 8.3%
2024 8.99 1950th 2172 10.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ruben Salazar Continuation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.87 1474th 1742 15.4%
2019 12.27 1614th 1814 11.0%
2022 18.51 1520th 1861 18.3%
2023 9.17 1933rd 2142 9.8%
2024 9.45 1894th 2125 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ruben Salazar Continuation

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 16 0 1 150 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1989 20 2 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1990 8 0 0 191 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1991 5 1 2 193 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1992 5 3 1 169 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 4 0 1 162 2 n/a n/a 0 169
1994 2 0 0 177 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1995 7 1 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 7 1 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 5 0 0 224 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1998 2 0 2 185 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1999 5 0 0 207 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 6 1 0 175 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 8 0 1 174 2 n/a n/a 0 185
2002 5 1 1 156 2 n/a n/a 0 165
2003 5 1 1 156 2 n/a n/a 0 165
2004 2 2 0 201 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 9 1 1 186 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2006 10 2 3 223 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2007 10 2 0 222 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2008 4 2 2 215 n/a n/a n/a 0 223
2009 1 0 1 212 0 0 0 0 214
2010 2 1 0 228 0 0 0 0 231
2011 1 0 0 186 0 0 0 0 187
2012 4 0 1 220 0 1 0 0 226
2013 2 0 2 188 0 0 0 0 192
2014 4 1 1 193 0 0 0 0 199
2015 0 0 0 159 0 0 1 0 160
2016 2 1 1 185 0 0 1 0 190
2017 2 1 0 185 1 0 0 0 189
2018 5 0 0 173 0 0 0 0 178
2019 3 0 0 144 0 0 0 0 147
2020 1 0 0 127 0 0 0 0 128
2021 1 0 0 161 0 0 1 0 163
2022 1 2 0 172 0 0 0 0 175
2023 0 0 0 177 0 0 0 1 178

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 Ruben Salazar Continuation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 9.0 18.5 n/a
1989 197 9.1 21.6 n/a
1990 199 8.8 22.6 n/a
1991 201 9.0 22.3 n/a
1992 178 9.1 19.5 48.9
1993 169 7.0 24.1 30.2
1994 179 7.0 25.6 26.8
1995 183 7.0 26.1 35
1996 183 7.0 26.1 35
1997 229 7.0 32.7 30.1
1998 189 7.0 27.0 47.6
1999 212 7.0 30.3 41.5
2000 183 7.0 26.1 36.6
2001 185 9.0 20.6 31.4
2002 165 9.0 18.3 51.5
2003 165 9.0 18.3 51.5
2004 206 7.5 27.5 40.8
2005 197 7.5 26.3 62.9
2006 238 9.8 24.3 47.9
2007 234 9.8 23.9 37.2
2008 223 12.6 17.7 38.1
2009 214 8.7 20.0 46.7
2010 231 11.0 21.0 54.5
2011 187 n/a n/a 70.6
2012 226 11.0 20.5 n/a
2013 192 11.0 17.4 65.6
2014 199 11.0 18.0 77.9
2015 160 11.0 14.5 71.3
2016 190 12.0 15.8 65.8
2017 189 10.6 17.7 62.4
2018 178 9.8 18.0 64.6
2019 147 9.8 14.9 68
2020 128 n/a n/a 75
2021 163 9.9 16.4 73.6
2022 175 9.8 17.7 72.6
2023 178 10.2 17.3 73.6

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 Ruben Salazar Continuation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 9.0 18.5 n/a
1989 197 9.1 21.6 n/a
1990 199 8.8 22.6 n/a
1991 201 9.0 22.3 n/a
1992 178 9.1 19.5 48.9
1993 169 7.0 24.1 30.2
1994 179 7.0 25.6 26.8
1995 183 7.0 26.1 35
1996 183 7.0 26.1 35
1997 229 7.0 32.7 30.1
1998 189 7.0 27.0 47.6
1999 212 7.0 30.3 41.5
2000 183 7.0 26.1 36.6
2001 185 9.0 20.6 31.4
2002 165 9.0 18.3 51.5
2003 165 9.0 18.3 51.5
2004 206 7.5 27.5 40.8
2005 197 7.5 26.3 62.9
2006 238 9.8 24.3 47.9
2007 234 9.8 23.9 37.2
2008 223 12.6 17.7 38.1
2009 214 8.7 20.0 46.7
2010 231 11.0 21.0 54.5
2011 187 n/a n/a 70.6
2012 226 11.0 20.5 n/a
2013 192 11.0 17.4 65.6
2014 199 11.0 18.0 77.9
2015 160 11.0 14.5 71.3
2016 190 12.0 15.8 65.8
2017 189 10.6 17.7 62.4
2018 178 9.8 18.0 64.6
2019 147 9.8 14.9 68
2020 128 n/a n/a 75
2021 163 9.9 16.4 73.6
2022 175 9.8 17.7 72.6
2023 178 10.2 17.3 73.6

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 Ruben Salazar Continuation

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,066

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruben Salazar Continuation

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 1940th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2134th of 2348 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ruben Salazar Continuation)15.45.8
 9.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Rancho Unified)52.846.8
 6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ruben Salazar Continuation)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (El Rancho Unified)26.116.5
 9.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Ruben Salazar Continuation)01.7
 1.7%
   11th Grade Science (El Rancho Unified)17.620.6
 3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Ruben Salazar Continuation)1.44.6
 3.2%
   12th Grade Science (El Rancho Unified)14.821.5
 6.7%
   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 Students147178
 21.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic144177
 22.9%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%73.6%
 5.6%


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Students at Ruben Salazar Continuation are 99% Hispanic.

Ruben Salazar Continuation ranks in the bottom 10.8% of California high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 178 students attended Ruben Salazar Continuation.


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