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Mesquite Continuation High School

Mesquite Continuation High School is a public high school in Ridgecrest, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated D, with 95 students and a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 23% in English Language Arts, 1% in Science and 0% in Math.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
95
Students per teacher
13.8:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Alternative/Other

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts23%
Science1%
Math0%

Student body

White52%
Hispanic35%
Black6%
Native American3%
Asian2%
Two or more races1%
Pacific Islander1%
Male / female
62% / 38%
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+23.4%
Prior-year enrollment
77

School details

Address
140 W Drummond Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone
(760) 499-1810
Website
mesquite.ssusd.org
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063680006237
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School district

Sierra Sands Unified School District

District rating
C+
Schools
11
Students
4,974
Spending per student
$14,870
Teachers (FTE)
238
Grades
K–12
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About Mesquite Continuation High School

How is Mesquite Continuation High School rated?

Mesquite Continuation High School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sierra Sands Unified School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Mesquite Continuation High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Mesquite Continuation High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 23% in English Language Arts, 1% in Science and 0% in Math.

What grades does Mesquite Continuation High School serve?

Mesquite Continuation High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Mesquite Continuation High School?

95 students attend Mesquite Continuation High School, up from 77 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

Which school district is Mesquite Continuation High School in?

Mesquite Continuation High School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District, which reports 11 schools, 4,974 students and $14,870 of spending per student.