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#8584 of 9,539 schools in CA

Abraxas Continuation High

High School · Poway Unified · Poway, CA

A Poway Unified high school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12450 Glenoak Rd., Poway, CA 92064

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 12.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.2 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-44.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness1.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$15,231
Chronic Absenteeism85.6%

Students at Abraxas Continuation High score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 9% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2015
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2024
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Abraxas Continuation High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated717/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$144,201

Median home value

$971,600

Median rent

$2,261/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rancho Bernardo HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–121.5 mi2,278Compare →
Poway HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–122.7 mi2,161Compare →
Cabrillo Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–123.0 mi4,884Compare →
Pacific Coast AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–123.0 mi5,612Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Poway Unified

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#38 of 38
District spending per student
$15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abraxas Continuation High is listed in Poway Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abraxas Continuation High

Abraxas Continuation High is a public high school in Poway, CA, part of Poway Unified, serving approximately 243 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,584 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abraxas Continuation High

What grades does Abraxas Continuation High serve?

Abraxas Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Abraxas Continuation High?

Abraxas Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraxas Continuation High?

The student-teacher ratio at Abraxas Continuation High is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abraxas Continuation High rank in CA?

Abraxas Continuation High ranks #8,584 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Abraxas Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?

Abraxas Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abraxas Continuation High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraxas Continuation High has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Abraxas Continuation High a charter school?

No, Abraxas Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abraxas Continuation High a Title I school?

No, Abraxas Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraxas Continuation High?

37.0% of students at Abraxas Continuation High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.6%
4-Year Graduation
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 92064)
48,555
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
41.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92064; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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