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#4612 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Albert Powell Continuation
High School · Yuba City Unified · Yuba City, CA
A Yuba City Unified high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1875 Clark Ave., Yuba City, CA 95991
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Albert Powell Continuation score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albert Powell Continuation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuba City), 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
$64,853
Median home value
$366,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95991; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry P B CardenEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Yuba County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Thomas E. Mathews CommunityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Core CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 536 | Compare → |
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.
Yuba City Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert Powell Continuation is listed in Yuba City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert Powell Continuation
Albert Powell Continuation is a public high school in Yuba City, CA, part of Yuba City Unified, serving approximately 124 students in grades 10th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,612 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert Powell Continuation
What grades does Albert Powell Continuation serve?
Albert Powell Continuation serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Albert Powell Continuation?
Albert Powell Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Powell Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Powell Continuation is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert Powell Continuation rank in CA?
Albert Powell Continuation ranks #4,612 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Albert Powell Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert Powell Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Albert Powell Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert Powell Continuation has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Albert Powell Continuation a charter school?
No, Albert Powell Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert Powell Continuation a Title I school?
No, Albert Powell Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert Powell Continuation?
87.9% of students at Albert Powell Continuation 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sutter County
- Phone
- (530) 822-5210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95991)
- 42,490
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
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 95991; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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