Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Prospect High (Continuation 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospect High (Continuation School)'s student population of 88 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Motto
Success is as simple as A-B-C
School Rankings
Prospect High (Continuation 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 Prospect High (Continuation School) is 0.64, which is more 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
#8189 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Prospect High (Continuation School) is ranked #8189 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Prospect High (Continuation School) is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prospect High (Continuation School)?
88 students attend Prospect High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Prospect High (Continuation School) students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect High (Continuation School)?
Prospect High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prospect High (Continuation School) offer ?
Prospect High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prospect High (Continuation School) part of?
Prospect High (Continuation School) is part of Oroville Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I went to this school and they were amazing! I was treated so well and they actually want their students to succeed and do positive things in their lives. I owe a lot of gratitude to this school because they made me into a confident and intelligent young man.
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