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Calico Continuation High

Public Grades 6-12

1704^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 21% of California high schools

Summary

Calico Continuation High is a very small school of about 45 students in grades 6-12 in Yermo, serving as an alternative pathway within the Silver Valley Unified district for students who have struggled in traditional settings.

The school faces significant challenges, most notably an extremely high rate of chronic absenteeism, with about 77% of students missing a substantial amount of school, which is far higher than the district average and even higher than other continuation schools like Central High (Continuation) (72.6%) and the traditional Silver Valley High (22%). Academically, proficiency rates are very low, especially in math. Despite spending more per student than nearby high schools, it operates with a higher student-to-teacher ratio than similar alternative schools.

However, Calico's core mission shows a key strength: it achieved a 100% graduation rate in the most recent year, successfully helping its at-risk students earn diplomas. This creates a notable contrast with some peers, as it graduates a higher percentage of students than Central High (Continuation) despite greater attendance challenges. The school serves as a critical safety net, but its data suggests that improving consistent student attendance is the fundamental hurdle to achieving better academic outcomes.

Students ?

30.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$36,596

Per pupil spending ?

93.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92327

(760) 254-2715

District: Silver Valley Unified

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.1%

White:

37.8%

African American:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 9th percentile in 2010 → 21st in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2010

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (15% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (77% vs 19% California)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

District avg40%

California avg43%

1,704^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 10 pts since 2018

From bottom 32% (2018) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Silver Valley Unified

776^th of 1,543Silver Valley Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	19.5	1704 of 2162	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.6	1306 of 2159	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	15.5	1819 of 2170	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.2	1648 of 2123	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.7	2068 of 2133	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	29.7	1379 of 2017	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	6.7	2160 of 2426	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	4.9	2139 of 2354	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	6.8	2131 of 2367	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	6.9	2079 of 2281	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	10.5	2013 of 2238	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	4.8	1953 of 2117	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	4.8	1913 of 2063	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	7.2	1811 of 1968	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	41.2	773 of 1901	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	14.6	1711 of 2013	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	10.9	1933 of 2030	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	11.2	1591 of 1834	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)15th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2018)13th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy29%-20 vs state

Mathematics0%-37 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calico Continuation High	Public	6-12	33525 Ponnay	Yermo	92327	San Bernardino County	Silver Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 254-2715	45	1	30.2	93.3%	17 (37.8%)	2 (4.4%)	23 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	2 (4.4%)	19.5	1704^th of 2162 public high schools	21.2%		37.6	1306^th of 2159 public high schools	39.5%	398			33.3	28.6	0.0	0.0	$36,596	$35,448	$1,148
Silver Valley Community Day	Public	9-12	33525 Ponnay	Daggett	92327	San Bernardino County	Silver Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 254-2715	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Silver Valley High	Public	9-12	35484 Daggett/Yermo Rd.	Yermo	92398	San Bernardino County	Silver Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 254-2963	392	23	17.1	65.1%	132 (33.7%)	37 (9.4%)	173 (44.1%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	27 (6.9%)	61.5	782^nd of 2162 public high schools	63.8%		82.2	370^th of 2159 public high schools	82.9%	412	25.6	26.0	62.6	62.6	31.9	31.9	$29,274	$28,640	$634
Barstow High	Public	9-12	430 South First Ave.	Barstow	92311	San Bernardino County	Barstow Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 255-6105	1,558	65	23.8	67.7%	206 (13.2%)	239 (15.3%)	977 (62.7%)	17 (1.1%)	9 (0.6%)	21 (1.3%)	89 (5.7%)	36.1	1356^th of 2162 public high schools	37.3%		28.8	1523^rd of 2159 public high schools	29.5%	167	22.9	23.1	37.5	37.5	16.1	16.1	$16,904	$14,760	$2,144
BUSD School of Opportunity	Public	6-12	405 North Second Ave.	Barstow	92311	San Bernardino County	Barstow Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 255-6028	9	1	8.3	66.7%	0 (0.0%)	8 (88.9%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$55,612	$53,960	$1,652
Central High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	405 North Second Ave.	Barstow	92311	San Bernardino County	Barstow Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 255-6063	73	6	11.2	82.2%	8 (11.0%)	18 (24.7%)	42 (57.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	12.1	1909^th of 2162 public high schools	11.7%		11.8	1965^th of 2159 public high schools	9.0%	56	2.6	6.7	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.3	$43,975	$40,058	$3,917

Frequently Asked Questions about Calico Continuation High

Is Calico Continuation High a good school?

Calico Continuation High ranks in the bottom 21.2% of California high schools.

What district is Calico Continuation High in?

Silver Valley Unified

What is the racial makeup of Calico Continuation High?

Students at Calico Continuation High are 51% Hispanic, 38% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Calico Continuation High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 45 students attended Calico Continuation High.

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2024–25 school spending dataJul 1, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataMar 13, 2026

2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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