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#9129 of 9,539 schools in CA
Chesnut High (continuation)
High School · Coalinga-huron Unified · Coalinga, CA
A Coalinga-huron Unified high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
657 Sunset St., Coalinga, CA 93210
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 3% vs CA 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chesnut High (continuation) score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 2% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chesnut High (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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coalinga), 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
$77,850
Median home value
$258,300
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Coalinga-Huron Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 46 | Compare → |
| Coalinga HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,232 | Compare → |
| Miles W. Culwell Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 5 | 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.
Coalinga-huron Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesnut High (continuation) is listed in Coalinga-Huron Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesnut High (continuation)
Chesnut High (continuation) is a public high school in Coalinga, CA, part of Coalinga-huron Unified, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,129 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesnut High (continuation)
What grades does Chesnut High (continuation) serve?
Chesnut High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chesnut High (continuation)?
Chesnut High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesnut High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesnut High (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 Chesnut High (continuation) rank in CA?
Chesnut High (continuation) ranks #9,129 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chesnut High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Chesnut High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Chesnut High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesnut High (continuation) has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Chesnut High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Chesnut High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesnut High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Chesnut High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesnut High (continuation)?
91.2% of students at Chesnut High (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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (559) 945-2066
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 93210)
- 18,975
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 93210; 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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