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Mesquite Continuation High

Ridgecrest, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
140 West Drummond, Ridgecrest, CA 93555(760) 499-1810
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

39 students tested

23.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 13.6% did.

  • Exceeded5.1%
  • Met17.9%
  • Nearly met17.9%
  • Not met59.0%

Math

42 students tested

0.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 4.7% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met0.0%
  • Nearly met11.9%
  • Not met88.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.7% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year171190
Suspended in or out of school2.3% · 43.7% · 7
Suspensions57
Violence with injury11
Violence without injury45
Weapons00
Drugs01
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall8898
Suspended out of school15.9% · 145.1% · 5
Suspended in school2.3% · 20.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 01.0% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

81.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted152160
Chronically absent79.6% · 12181.3% · 130

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Town, Remote

Enrollment

103 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino31.1%
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White53.4%
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Black or African American7.8%
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Asian1.0%
x
Two or More Races2.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native3.9%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063680006237

District
Sierra Sands Unified
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
103 students
Teachers (FTE)
5.7

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