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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SILVER VALLEY UNIFIED·NCES 063682007256

Calico Continuation High

33525 Ponnay, Yermo, CA 92327 · (760) 254-2715 · San Bernardino County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
Enrollment
45
High
DISTRICT 219 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
30.2:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.6:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
42 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 8
4
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
8
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
10
Student demographics
White
1738%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
2351%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 56%
Black
24%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Two+
24%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 6%
Pacific Islander
12%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2351%
Female
2249%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
25.0%
own-school result
Math
11.1%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
45
+24 (+114%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
30.2:1
was 42.0:1
% White
38%
was 33%
% Hispanic
51%
was 43%
% Black
4%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Calico Continuation High

Calico Continuation High is a micro-enrollment secondary school in Yermo, California, part of Silver Valley Unified. The school instructs 45 students in grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 95% leaner than typical.

Silver Valley Unified comprises 8 schools with combined enrollment of 2,183 students; Calico Continuation High is among them.

On demographics, Calico Continuation High logs that the largest single group is Hispanic at 51%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 38% White, 4% Black, 4% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 30.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 18.2:1 average. Around 93% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against San Bernardino County (around 74%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the surrounding community, San Bernardino County reports that median household income runs about $85,478, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. In all, San Bernardino County runs 583 public schools (combined enrollment of about 393,648 students), of which Calico Continuation High is one.

Silver Valley Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Calico Continuation High has rose 114%, going from 21 students in 2018 to 45 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share expanded from 43% to 51%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 42.0:1 in 2018 to 30.2:1 in 2025.

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San Bernardino County at a glance

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Population
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students

Quick facts

School name
Calico Continuation High
District
Silver Valley Unified
Address
33525 Ponnay, Yermo, CA 92327
Phone
(760) 254-2715
County
San Bernardino County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
30.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
42 (93%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
063682007256
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Calico Continuation High
How large is Calico Continuation High?
Calico Continuation High enrolls approximately 45 students in grades 06-12.
Is Calico Continuation High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Calico Continuation High is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Calico Continuation High?
Approximately 30.2:1 students per teacher at Calico Continuation High.
How diverse is Calico Continuation High?
Calico Continuation High reports a student body of 38% White, 51% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Calico Continuation High in?
Calico Continuation High is part of Silver Valley Unified.
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