Central Valley High (continuation)

Central Valley High (Continuation) is an alternative high school located in Shafter, California. Serving students from ninth to twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 95 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 with six full-time equivalent teachers. As an alternative setting, Central Valley High focuses on providing personalized support for its students.

Academically, the school’s MySchoolScout rating is 3.7 out of 10, placing it in the 22nd percentile among California schools. The academic score of 1.3/10 indicates that there is room for improvement, with only 11% proficiency in ELA and Reading and just 2% proficiency in Math across all grade levels. Central Valley High is situated on the fringe of an urban area, offering a community-oriented environment that supports its students' unique needs.

The school’s setting provides opportunities for local engagement while focusing on student development and growth.

With an enrollment of 95 students, Central Valley High (continuation) is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Central Valley High (continuation) are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.