Cambridge Continuation High

Summary:

Cambridge Continuation High is a public high school located in Fresno, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 582 students. The school is part of the Fresno Unified School District, which is ranked 1082 out of 1568 districts in California and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Cambridge Continuation High has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of California high schools over the past decade, with rankings ranging from 1226 out of 1290 in 2020-2021 to 2144 out of 2348 in 2022-2023. The school has received 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger for the majority of the years analyzed. Its four-year graduation rate has been extremely low, ranging from 25.5% in 2019-2020 to 57.8% in 2021-2022, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Correspondingly, Cambridge Continuation High has had very high dropout rates, ranging from 26.7% in 2022-2023 to 49.3% in 2019-2020, much higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Cambridge Continuation High to other nearby schools in the Fresno Unified School District, such as Erma Duncan Polytechnical High, McLane High, and Sunnyside High, the performance gap is significant. These schools consistently outperform Cambridge Continuation High across various metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The data also reveals a stark contrast between Cambridge Continuation High and nearby charter schools, such as Career Technical Education Charter and School of Unlimited Learning, which generally have much higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Cambridge Continuation High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 South Chestnut
       Fresno, CA  93702-3907


(559) 253-6560

District: Fresno Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2116th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,530 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
Asian:
7.6%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Compare Details Cambridge Continuation High ranks worse than 91.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked high schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.76. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cambridge Continuation High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 (80%), Asian (7.6%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge Continuation High is 22.7. 12 high schools in the Fresno Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge Continuation High is $9,530. 8 high schools in the Fresno Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge Continuation High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Continuation High 2116th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Cambridge Continuation High in the ranking list.)

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Fresno Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno Unified 1082nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cambridge Continuation High

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.54 1543rd 1653 6.7%
2005 16.89 1505th 1901 20.8%
2006 16.24 1607th 1968 18.3%
2007 25.15 1300th 2063 37.0%
2008 20.38 1524th 2117 28.0%
2009 24.21 1666th 2238 25.6%
2010 26.14 1389th 2281 39.1%
2011 22.12 1573rd 2367 33.5%
2012 18.45 1675th 2354 28.8%
2013 17.54 1762nd 2426 27.4%
2015 9.55 1873rd 1994 6.1%
2016 8.87 1949th 2039 4.4%
2017 8.58 1984th 2021 1.8%
2018 9.89 1882nd 2017 6.7%
2019 10.62 2009th 2133 5.8%
2021 8.51 1226th 1290 5.0%
2022 9.77 2065th 2123 2.7%
2023 8.85 2144th 2348 8.7%
2024 8.76 2116th 2323 8.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.20 927th 938 1.2%
2019 30.17 764th 941 18.8%
2021 29.10 350th 467 25.1%
2022 27.11 970th 1044 7.1%
2023 24.78 1047th 1323 20.9%
2024 23.18 1128th 1350 16.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.15 1366th 1547 11.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.34 1725th 1862 7.4%
2019 11.13 1798th 1937 7.2%
2021 8.61 1060th 1126 5.9%
2022 10.18 1887th 1943 2.9%
2023 9.24 2043rd 2247 9.1%
2024 9.23 2021st 2235 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.70 1669th 1760 5.2%
2019 9.04 1733rd 1833 5.5%
2021 4.88 1041st 1054 1.2%
2022 8.58 1811th 1858 2.5%
2023 7.90 2025th 2118 4.4%
2024 6.96 2022nd 2098 3.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.26 1054th 1117 5.6%
2022 19.34 1116th 1161 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.94 1704th 1834 7.1%
2019 10.16 1776th 1880 5.5%
2021 9.24 1044th 1122 7.0%
2022 9.57 1872nd 1916 2.3%
2023 8.98 2005th 2207 9.2%
2024 9.82 1899th 2172 12.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.12 581st 581 0.0%
2022 0.47 579th 581 0.3%
2023 0.75 724th 731 1.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.87 549th 582 5.7%
2019 11.49 572nd 592 3.4%
2022 11.00 511th 522 2.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cambridge Continuation High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.78 1605th 1742 7.9%
2019 11.64 1644th 1814 9.4%
2022 9.26 1818th 1861 2.3%
2023 8.61 1967th 2142 8.2%
2024 9.01 1922nd 2125 9.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cambridge Continuation High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 37 13 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1995 11 2 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 36
1996 11 2 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 36
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1998 4 6 3 89 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1999 16 21 18 170 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 20 40 35 157 4 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 25 49 53 201 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 41 57 77 316 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 41 57 77 316 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 34 54 105 341 2 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 33 64 87 283 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 27 62 75 238 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 14 55 54 172 0 n/a n/a 3 298
2008 29 56 50 239 5 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 20 74 59 292 4 0 1 0 450
2010 23 49 61 318 1 0 0 0 452
2011 9 53 51 298 0 0 0 0 411
2012 14 69 53 308 1 0 1 0 446
2013 14 69 54 302 4 0 2 0 445
2014 14 58 47 308 1 0 6 0 434
2015 12 67 51 414 3 2 4 0 553
2016 20 61 39 404 5 1 3 0 533
2017 22 76 22 397 2 0 4 0 523
2018 17 53 37 377 4 2 4 0 494
2019 20 61 44 362 3 1 2 0 493
2020 14 56 32 380 4 1 2 0 489
2021 14 54 21 442 4 1 4 0 540
2022 12 33 17 298 3 2 0 1 366
2023 18 41 44 466 3 3 2 5 582
2024 16 40 41 433 4 1 4 2 541

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cambridge Continuation High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 99 5.0 19.8 42.4
1995 36 4.0 9.0 27.8
1996 36 4.0 9.0 27.8
1997 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 102 5.0 20.4 58.8
1999 226 9.0 25.1 75.2
2000 256 12.0 21.3 90.6
2001 332 13.0 25.5 80.4
2002 493 20.0 24.7 87.2
2003 493 20.0 24.7 87.2
2004 536 23.8 22.5 99.4
2005 468 23.6 19.8 99.4
2006 402 24.6 16.3 99.3
2007 298 21.6 13.8 98.3
2008 379 26.0 14.6 94.2
2009 450 22.3 17.2 93.3
2010 452 20.8 21.7 94
2011 411 n/a n/a 90.8
2012 446 16.4 27.1 99.3
2013 445 17.0 26.1 99.3
2014 434 18.2 23.7 82
2015 553 18.0 30.7 90.1
2016 533 16.0 33.3 91
2017 523 18.4 28.4 92.9
2018 494 16.3 30.1 92.3
2019 493 16.1 30.6 93.5
2020 489 n/a n/a 97.1
2021 540 16.6 32.4 94.4
2022 366 17.8 20.5 97.3
2023 582 22.0 26.3 98.6
2024 541 23.8 22.7 98.3

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 Cambridge Continuation High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 99 5.0 19.8 42.4
1995 36 4.0 9.0 27.8
1996 36 4.0 9.0 27.8
1997 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 102 5.0 20.4 58.8
1999 226 9.0 25.1 75.2
2000 256 12.0 21.3 90.6
2001 332 13.0 25.5 80.4
2002 493 20.0 24.7 87.2
2003 493 20.0 24.7 87.2
2004 536 23.8 22.5 99.4
2005 468 23.6 19.8 99.4
2006 402 24.6 16.3 99.3
2007 298 21.6 13.8 98.3
2008 379 26.0 14.6 94.2
2009 450 22.3 17.2 93.3
2010 452 20.8 21.7 94
2011 411 n/a n/a 90.8
2012 446 16.4 27.1 99.3
2013 445 17.0 26.1 99.3
2014 434 18.2 23.7 82
2015 553 18.0 30.7 90.1
2016 533 16.0 33.3 91
2017 523 18.4 28.4 92.9
2018 494 16.3 30.1 92.3
2019 493 16.1 30.6 93.5
2020 489 n/a n/a 97.1
2021 540 16.6 32.4 94.4
2022 366 17.8 20.5 97.3
2023 582 22.0 26.3 98.6
2024 541 23.8 22.7 98.3

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 Cambridge Continuation High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,530

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge Continuation High

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 2009th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2144th of 2348 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cambridge Continuation High)2.57.9
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)44.946.1
 1.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Continuation High)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)15.514
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Cambridge Continuation High)1.11.2
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)15.318.5
 3.2%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Cambridge Continuation High)1.74.4
 2.7%
   12th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)12.77.9
 4.8%
   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 Students493582
 18.1%
African American6141
 32.8%
American Indian33
Asian4444
Hispanic362466
 28.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White2018
 10%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.5%98.6%
 5.1%


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Cambridge Continuation High ranks in the bottom 8.9% of California high schools.

Students at Cambridge Continuation High are 80% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 541 students attended Cambridge Continuation High.


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