Very Good
#2130 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Mission Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified · San Fernando, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11015 O'Melveny Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mission Continuation score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mission Continuation 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Fernando), 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
$79,124
Median home value
$624,900
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91340; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,625 | Compare → |
| Bishop Alemany High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Vaughn Next Century Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,738 | Compare → |
| Bishop Alemany HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 810 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #223 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mission Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mission Continuation
Mission Continuation is a public high school in San Fernando, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 113 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,130 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Continuation
What grades does Mission Continuation serve?
Mission Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mission Continuation?
Mission Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Continuation is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mission Continuation rank in CA?
Mission Continuation ranks #2,130 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mission Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mission Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Continuation has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mission Continuation a charter school?
No, Mission Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mission Continuation a Title I school?
No, Mission Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mission Continuation?
98.2% of students at Mission 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
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 361-1777
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 91340)
- 33,750
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 91340; 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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