Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, John Finney High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Finney High (Continuation School)'s student population of 143 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
John Finney High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Finney High (Continuation School) is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8319 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Finney High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
John Finney High (Continuation School) is ranked #8319 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Finney High (Continuation School) often compared to?
John Finney High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Vallejo High School, Jesse M. Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Finney High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of John Finney High (Continuation School) is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Finney High (Continuation School)?
143 students attend John Finney High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John Finney High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Finney High (Continuation School)?
John Finney High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Finney High (Continuation School) offer ?
John Finney High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Finney High (Continuation School) part of?
John Finney High (Continuation School) is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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