Enrollment
8
High
DISTRICT 70 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POINT ARENA JOINT UNION HIGH·NCES 063123007331
South Coast Continuation
185 Lake St., Point Arena, CA 95468 · (707) 882-2307 · Mendocino County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.2:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 48% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 3 | 38% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 63% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations 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 →
Where South Coast Continuation ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Mendocino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #2,032 of 2,093 | #18 of 22 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
8
-2 (-20%) vs 2020
-50% since 1990-91, when it was 16
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
was 10.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8 | 1 | 7.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 1 | 8.8:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 4.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | 70% (7) |
| 2015-16 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 20 | N/A | N/A | 45% (9) |
| 2000-01 | 22 | N/A | N/A | 82% (18) |
| 1990-91 | 16 | 1 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Coast Continuation.
About South Coast Continuation
Among the schools in Point Arena, California, is South Coast Continuation, a small high school. It educates 8 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in California is about 838 students.
Point Arena Joint Union High (2 schools, 139 students) runs South Coast Continuation.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at South Coast Continuation is Hispanic (50%). The remaining students are 25% White and 25% multiracial. Census figures show Mendocino County is about 28% Hispanic.
Its 1 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 7.8:1. The average ratio among high schools in California is 18.2:1, higher than at this school.
In Mendocino County (population about 90,244), median household income is about $68,092, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 66 public schools operate in Mendocino County, serving about 12,738 students.
The school nearest to South Coast Continuation is Point Arena High, at a distance of about 0.2 miles. Within five miles of South Coast Continuation, there are 4 other public schools.
South Coast Continuation is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 8 was 20% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 10. Federal data show the ratio falling from 10.0:1 to 7.8:1.
Discussions about South Coast Continuation may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Mendocino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
90,244
Census ACS
Median income
$68,092
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
12,738 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Point Arena
- Arena ElementaryElementary · 239 students
- Point Arena HighHigh · 131 students
- Pacific Community CharterCombined · 64 students
Nearby schools
- Point Arena High0.2 mi · 131
- Arena Elementary0.2 mi · 239
- Pacific Community Charter0.2 mi · 64
- Manchester Elementary3.8 mi · 34
- Anderson Valley Elementary18.5 mi · 190
- Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High18.6 mi · 192
Frequently asked questions
About South Coast ContinuationWhat is the total enrollment at South Coast Continuation?
South Coast Continuation enrolls approximately 8 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does South Coast Continuation serve?
South Coast Continuation serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at South Coast Continuation?
Approximately 7.8:1 students per teacher at South Coast Continuation.
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Coast Continuation?
At South Coast Continuation, the student body is approximately 25% White, 50% Hispanic, 25% Two or more.
Is South Coast Continuation public or private?
South Coast Continuation is a public K-12 school, overseen by Point Arena Joint Union High.
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