Monterey High (Continuation) is a small public high school in Burbank, California, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Burbank Unified School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic, consistently low statewide rankings, and academic performance well below the district and state averages.
Monterey High (Continuation) has a relatively small student population of 92 students and has consistently ranked in the bottom 30% of California high schools over the past several years, significantly lower than the nearby Burbank High and Burroughs High, which rank in the top 25% and top 22% of California high schools, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has improved in recent years, but at 87.2%, it is still lower than the nearby high-performing schools. Monterey High (Continuation) also struggles with a high dropout rate and very high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 62.6% to 80.4% over the past few years.
Academically, Monterey High (Continuation) students perform significantly lower on standardized tests compared to the Burbank Unified School District and the state of California. In 2022-2023, only 32% of Monterey High (Continuation) students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, and just 4.26% were proficient or better in Mathematics. These challenges are common among continuation schools, and the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may be a contributing factor. Continued efforts to address the underlying issues and provide targeted support could be crucial in helping Monterey High (Continuation) improve its outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its students.
Students at Monterey High (Continuation) are 55% Hispanic, 32% White, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.
Monterey High (Continuation) ranks 1645th of 2348 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Burbank Unified
In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Monterey High (Continuation).