Mesquite Continuation High
Alternative School · Ridgecrest, CA
Mesquite Continuation High is a alternative school school in Ridgecrest, California, serving grades 09–12 with 95 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 52% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 33 | 35% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 3% |
| Asian | 2 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 95 | 59M / 36F |
English Language Learners: 6 (6% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=10% | 33.9% | 35 |
| Reading Proficiency | 11-19% | 48.7% | 35 |
| Science Proficiency | <50% | — | 10 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 35-39% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 95 | 100% |
Contact & Location
140 West Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760)499-1810
Other Schools in District
- Faller Elementary Elementary
- Gateway Elementary Elementary
- Inyokern Elementary Elementary
- Las Flores Elementary Elementary
- Pierce Elementary Elementary
- Richmond Elementary Elementary
- Burroughs High High
- James Monroe Middle Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 93555) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
063680006237
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD