Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, El Camino Real Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino Real Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Camino Real Continuation High School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Camino Real Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino Real Continuation High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino Real Continuation High School's ranking?
El Camino Real Continuation High School is ranked #8974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino Real Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of El Camino Real Continuation High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Camino Real Continuation High School?
142 students attend El Camino Real Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of El Camino Real Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Camino Real Continuation High School?
El Camino Real Continuation High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino Real Continuation High School offer ?
El Camino Real Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Camino Real Continuation High School part of?
El Camino Real Continuation High School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is El Camino Real Continuation High School located?
El Camino Real Continuation High School is located in the Anaheim Hills neighborhood of Placentia, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Anaheim Hills.
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