Below Average
#8568 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Joaquin High (continuation)
High School · Mcfarland Unified · Mcfarland, CA
A Mcfarland Unified high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
599 Fifth St., Mcfarland, CA 93250
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 4% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at San Joaquin High (continuation) score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 2% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Joaquin High (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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcfarland), 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
$50,982
Median home value
$244,700
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
4.3%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcfarland IndependentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Mcfarland High School Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 956 | 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.
Mcfarland Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Joaquin High (continuation) is listed in McFarland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Joaquin High (continuation)
San Joaquin High (continuation) is a public high school in Mcfarland, CA, part of Mcfarland Unified, serving approximately 52 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,568 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Joaquin High (continuation)
What grades does San Joaquin High (continuation) serve?
San Joaquin High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend San Joaquin High (continuation)?
San Joaquin High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin High (continuation) is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Joaquin High (continuation) rank in CA?
San Joaquin High (continuation) ranks #8,568 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Joaquin High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
San Joaquin High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 San Joaquin High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Joaquin High (continuation) has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Joaquin High (continuation) a charter school?
No, San Joaquin High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Joaquin High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, San Joaquin High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Joaquin High (continuation)?
88.5% of students at San Joaquin High (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
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Phone
- (661) 792-6312
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 93250)
- 15,451
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 93250; 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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