Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Surfside 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surfside High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Surfside High (Continuation School)'s student population of 119 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Surfside 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 Surfside High (Continuation School) is 0.33, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surfside High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Surfside High (Continuation School) is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Surfside High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Surfside High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Sunset High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Surfside High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Surfside High (Continuation School) is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Surfside High (Continuation School)?
119 students attend Surfside High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Surfside High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Surfside High (Continuation School)?
Surfside High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Surfside High (Continuation School) offer ?
Surfside High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Surfside High (Continuation School) part of?
Surfside High (Continuation School) is part of Oceanside Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Surfside High (Continuation School) located?
Surfside High (Continuation School) is located in the Townsite neighborhood of Oceanside, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Townsite.
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