Very Good
#2520 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
John J. Cairns Continuation
High School · Lindsay Unified · Lindsay, CA
A Lindsay Unified high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
290 North Harvard Ave., Lindsay, CA 93247
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John J. Cairns Continuation score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John J. Cairns 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lindsay), 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
$55,460
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Loma Vista CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Lindsay Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,109 | 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.
Lindsay Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John J. Cairns Continuation is listed in Lindsay Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John J. Cairns Continuation
John J. Cairns Continuation is a public high school in Lindsay, CA, part of Lindsay Unified, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,520 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John J. Cairns Continuation
What grades does John J. Cairns Continuation serve?
John J. Cairns Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John J. Cairns Continuation?
John J. Cairns Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Cairns Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Cairns Continuation is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J. Cairns Continuation rank in CA?
John J. Cairns Continuation ranks #2,520 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John J. Cairns Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
John J. Cairns Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 John J. Cairns Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J. Cairns Continuation has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John J. Cairns Continuation a charter school?
No, John J. Cairns Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J. Cairns Continuation a Title I school?
No, John J. Cairns Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John J. Cairns Continuation?
87.5% of students at John J. Cairns 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
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.7%
- Phone
- (559) 562-5913
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 93247)
- 17,967
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 93247; 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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