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#4494 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 47% in state

Whitcomb Continuation High

High School · Glendora Unified · Glendora, CA

A Glendora Unified high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 West Mauna Loa Ave., Glendora, CA 91740

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-30.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$13,641
Chronic Absenteeism87.5%

Students at Whitcomb Continuation High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 14% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2024
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Whitcomb 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. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,184/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendora), 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

$98,819

Median home value

$702,000

Median rent

$2,226/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sierra HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.3 mi115Compare →
Arrow High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified7.49–121.5 mi77Compare →
Bridges Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.5 mi14Compare →
Oak Knoll AlternativeEnrollment path unverified5.3K–121.5 mi112Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Glendora Unified

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$13,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitcomb Continuation High is listed in Glendora Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitcomb Continuation High

Whitcomb Continuation High is a public high school in Glendora, CA, part of Glendora Unified, serving approximately 88 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,494 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitcomb Continuation High

What grades does Whitcomb Continuation High serve?

Whitcomb Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Whitcomb Continuation High?

Whitcomb Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Continuation High?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Continuation High is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitcomb Continuation High rank in CA?

Whitcomb Continuation High ranks #4,494 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Whitcomb Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitcomb Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Whitcomb Continuation High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitcomb Continuation High has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Whitcomb Continuation High a charter school?

No, Whitcomb Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Whitcomb Continuation High a Title I school?

No, Whitcomb Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitcomb Continuation High?

53.4% of students at Whitcomb 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
88
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
87.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 91740)
26,160
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
38.7
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 91740; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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