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Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High

High School · EL Monte Union High · EL Monte, CA

An EL Monte Union High high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12347 Ramona Blvd., EL Monte, CA 91732

  • Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 17.0% 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 Data7
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$20,640
Chronic Absenteeism91.7%

Students at Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency1%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 9% recently.

Show all 7 years
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fernando R. Ledesma 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,489/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Monte), 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

$67,172

Median home value

$628,400

Median rent

$1,752/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

43.6%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin ParkCharter · enrollment unverified5.87–120.5 mi267Compare →
Sierra Vista HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–121.3 mi1,712Compare →
Arroyo HighEnrollment path unverified8.19–121.6 mi1,698Compare →
New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–121.6 mi42Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

EL Monte Union High

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$20,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High is listed in El Monte Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High is a public high school in EL Monte, CA, part of EL Monte Union High, serving approximately 361 students in grades 10th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,000 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High

What grades does Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High serve?

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High?

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High rank in CA?

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High ranks #9,000 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High a charter school?

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

Is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High a Title I school?

No, Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High?

96.7% of students at Fernando R. Ledesma 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
91.7%
4-Year Graduation
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 91732)
58,056
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
38.3
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 91732; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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