Summary:
San Andreas Continuation High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hollister, California, which is part of the San Benito High School District. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, concerning graduation and dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism among its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.
San Andreas Continuation High consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of California high schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated widely, from a low of 18.8% to a high of 75%, while the dropout rate has reached as much as 76.8%. Chronic absenteeism is alarmingly high, up to 94.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, far exceeding state and district averages. In contrast, Hollister High, which is in the same district, performs significantly better across various metrics, including a higher statewide ranking, better graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and lower chronic absenteeism.
When compared to other continuation high schools in the area, such as Central Bay High (Continuation) and Pinnacles Community, San Andreas Continuation High appears to face similar challenges with low academic performance, high absenteeism, and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The school's performance data for specific student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, suggests that these groups are performing better relative to the overall school population, but the overall academic outcomes remain concerning and indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for this predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.
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