McClellan High (Continuation) is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Antelope, California, part of the Center Joint Unified School District. Despite its diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high rates of socioeconomic disadvantage, and poor student outcomes.
McClellan High (Continuation) consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools, with a statewide ranking between 1062-2109 out of around 2,000-2,300 high schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is extremely low, with only 13% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 0% proficient in Mathematics and Science. This is in stark contrast to nearby high schools like Center High, Rio Linda High, and Woodcreek High, which have significantly higher academic performance.
The school's challenges are compounded by its high rates of socioeconomic disadvantage, with 68-78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, McClellan High (Continuation) has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 42-77%, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 67-79%. These issues are likely contributing to the school's poor student outcomes and warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the root causes and improve the educational experience for the diverse student population.
Center Joint Unified
In the 2022-23 school year, 99 students attended McClellan High (Continuation).
Students at McClellan High (Continuation) are 48% Hispanic, 28% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.
McClellan High (Continuation) ranks in the bottom 9.6% of California high schools.