Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Continuation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix Continuation's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Continuation is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Continuation?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Continuation is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Continuation?
54 students attend Phoenix Continuation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Phoenix Continuation students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Continuation?
Phoenix Continuation has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Phoenix Continuation offer ?
Phoenix Continuation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Continuation part of?
Phoenix Continuation is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Continuation located?
Phoenix Continuation is located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Vista.
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