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#6019 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ruben Salazar Continuation
High School · EL Rancho Unified · Pico Rivera, CA
An EL Rancho Unified high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9115 Balfour St., Pico Rivera, CA 90660
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ruben Salazar Continuation score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (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
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruben Salazar Continuation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pico Rivera), 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
$86,956
Median home value
$621,400
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90660; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Rancho HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,104 | Compare → |
| Pioneer HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,072 | Compare → |
| Armenian Mesrobian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Armenian Mesrobian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 238 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Rancho Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruben Salazar Continuation is listed in El Rancho Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruben Salazar Continuation
Ruben Salazar Continuation is a public high school in Pico Rivera, CA, part of EL Rancho Unified, serving approximately 222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,019 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruben Salazar Continuation
What grades does Ruben Salazar Continuation serve?
Ruben Salazar Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ruben Salazar Continuation?
Ruben Salazar Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruben Salazar Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruben Salazar Continuation is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruben Salazar Continuation rank in CA?
Ruben Salazar Continuation ranks #6,019 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ruben Salazar Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruben Salazar Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ruben Salazar Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruben Salazar Continuation has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Ruben Salazar Continuation a charter school?
No, Ruben Salazar Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruben Salazar Continuation a Title I school?
No, Ruben Salazar Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruben Salazar Continuation?
75.7% of students at Ruben Salazar 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
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.0%
- Phone
- (562) 801-7680
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90660)
- 60,821
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 90660; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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