Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) 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 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)'s student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Motto
Panther Pride, Commitment, and Respect!
School Rankings
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8150 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Central Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) is ranked #8150 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) is 30-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)?
138 students attend Desert Oasis High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)?
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) offer ?
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) part of?
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School) is part of Central Union High School District.
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