Below Average
#7618 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mesquite Continuation High
High School · Sierra Sands Unified · Ridgecrest, CA
A Sierra Sands Unified high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 West Drummond, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mesquite Continuation High score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 9% 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 18% (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
82.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mesquite 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,757/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgecrest), 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
$84,141
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93555; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Burroughs HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,518 | Compare → |
| St. ThomasPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Long Point AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sierra Sands Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mesquite Continuation High is listed in Sierra Sands Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesquite Continuation High
Mesquite Continuation High is a public high school in Ridgecrest, CA, part of Sierra Sands Unified, serving approximately 103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,618 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesquite Continuation High
What grades does Mesquite Continuation High serve?
Mesquite Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mesquite Continuation High?
Mesquite Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Continuation High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesquite Continuation High rank in CA?
Mesquite Continuation High ranks #7,618 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mesquite Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesquite Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mesquite Continuation High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesquite Continuation High has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mesquite Continuation High a charter school?
No, Mesquite Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesquite Continuation High a Title I school?
No, Mesquite Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesquite Continuation High?
82.5% of students at Mesquite 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kern County
- Phone
- (760) 499-1810
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93555)
- 33,629
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 93555; 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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