Abraxas Continuation High

Abraxas Continuation High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12450 Glenoak Rd,  Poway, CA
Poway Unified School District
4.4
213 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Macleod
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.08
Graduation Rate
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.08
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
17.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
98:1

Student Diversity

Male
65.1%
Female
34.4%
White
36.7%
Hispanic
30.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.1%
Two or more races
9.2%
Black
6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego Miramar College 6 Students
University of California - San Diego 5 Students
San Diego State University 5 Students
University of San Diego 5 Students
University of California - Irvine 4 Students
Palomar College 4 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 3 Students
University of California - Berkeley 3 Students
University of California - Davis 3 Students
Arizona State University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 3 Students
Psychology 2 Students
Criminology 2 Students
Music 2 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 2 Students
Zoology and Entomology 2 Students
Biology 1 Students
Chemistry 1 Students
Clinical Psychology 1 Students
Business Analytics 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/12/2018
This is not a school that was on my radar when it became apparent that my son needed to be moved from the larger High School. BUT, after 6 months I can say he is more ready to go out in to the real world than he would have been had we not moved him. He has learned life skills and been given experien...
2.0 parent
4/7/2017
Horrible over the course of this school year. They were unwilling to adapt the program to meet my student's needs until the court became involved.
5.0 parent
6/15/2016
This school helped my son get his confidence back! He left his traditional high school with a 2.1 gpa and actually now has a 4.0 with Abraxas. They have really dedicated and attentive staff. We are so pleased with our experience.
5.0 other
1/23/2014
An extremely UNDERRATED school!!! An opportunity for students to succeed and to learn at their pace, without getting lost in the large student to teacher ratio at the other local High Schools. Great teachers, great programs, and unique ways to build students up for life after school. Thank you Abrax...

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Abraxas Continuation High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Poway, CA, in the Poway neighborhood, and is served by the Poway Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 213 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Abraxas Continuation High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.08, and the graduation rate is 17%. The average home value in this area is $1,431,810. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rancho Bernardo High, Poway High, Mt Carmel High School, and more. Learn more about what Poway has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abraxas Continuation High.

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