English
15%
scored Proficient or Advanced.
691615California continuation high schools13%
Continuation high school · Cabrillo Unified
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)
498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay · 25 students · Grades 9–12
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No Scope ScorePilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) has no 2026 Scope Score.
In 2025–26, 75% of the class graduated in four years (12 of 16); across California’s continuation high schools, 77%.
Source for this line
- Source
- CDE four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (ACGR), 2025–26
- Students
- students who started 9th grade together: 16
- Comparison
- Continuation high schools with a graduation record: graduates divided by students who started 9th grade together, across 372 public schools’ rows (our combination, not CDE’s published state rate; 20,402 of 26,483). It counts every school with a graduation record, so it can differ from the number of schools we rank.
Over time
Have results changed?
There’s no spring 2025 result to compare with spring 2026: fewer than 11 students tested here that year, so CDE withheld it.
Tests
How did students here do on state tests?
15% of the students tested scored Proficient or Advanced in English; 33% did in math.
Math
33%
scored Proficient or Advanced.
5017258California continuation high schools4%
MinimalDeveloping levelProficientAdvanced
In grade 11, spring 2026, 15% of the 13 students tested scored Proficient or Advanced in English, against 13% at California continuation high schools. In math, 33% of 12 did, against 4% at California continuation high schools. Fewer than 30 students tested, so one year’s result can change a lot. Ask how results looked in other years.
The state published these results on October 15, 2026. What changed across California. Spring 2026, grade 11 combined. From spring 2026, the state calls its top two levels “Proficient or Advanced” (formerly “Met or Exceeded”). Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP).
All four test levels, with the number of students tested
| Students | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, grade 11 · This school | 0% | 15% | 16% | 69% | 13 |
| English, grade 11 · California continuation high schools | 2% | 11% | 23% | 64% | 17,093 |
| Math, grade 11 · This school | 8% | 25% | 17% | 50% | 12 |
| Math, grade 11 · California continuation high schools | 1% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 16,979 |
Spring 2026, grade 11 combined: 13 tested in English, 12 tested in math. California continuation high schools combines those schools’ results, weighted by students tested (our calculation).
Who goes here
Who goes here?
Hispanic or Latino students are the largest group here, at 78% of students. 30 of 46 students missed 10% or more of school days.
Missing school, 2025–26
592023–2402024–25652025–26
30of 46
students were chronically absent. That means they missed 10% or more of school days. That is 65 in 100.
At the average California continuation high school we score: 74 in 100.
Students, 2024–25
25
students in grades 9–12.
Hispanic or Latino 78%
Family income
48%
of students qualified for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25, 12 of 25.
Teachers, 2024–25
3
teachers, with 19 years of experience on average.
0% were in their first year.
67% of teaching positions had the right credential, 2021–22.
Suspensions, 2025–26
0
students were suspended at least once. Average California continuation high school we score 6.3%.
Sources: California Department of Education. Each tile names its year.
Full student mix, 2025–26
| Students | Here |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 78% |
| White | — |
| Asian | — |
| Black or African American | — |
| Filipino | — |
| Two or more races | — |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | — |
| Pacific Islander | — |
| Not reported | — |
Where these figures come from
Attendance and suspensions: California Department of Education, 2025–26. Student mix: the students the state’s attendance file counts, 2025–26; a dash means our records hold no count. Student count: California Department of Education enrollment, 2024–25. Teachers: California Department of Education staffing files, 2024–25.
Teaching credentials: California’s School Accountability Report Card, 2024–25, measured in 2021–22: 0.6 of 0.9 full-time teaching positions. It counts positions, not individual teachers.
After high school
How many students here graduate in four years?
75% of students graduated in four years in 2025–26. That compares with 77% at California continuation high schools. 12% were ready for college or career (state measure) in 2025–26.
ready for college or career (state measure), 2025–26
12%
of graduates finished the UC/CSU course list, 2025–26
0%
Graduation, college and university records
Preparation · each measure describes a different student group
Graduated in four years
75%
California continuation high schools: 77%
Ready for college or career (state measure)
12%
California continuation high schools: 8%
Finished the UC/CSU course list
0%
California continuation high schools: 3%
Where these figures come fromEach measure’s source, student group and definition
- Graduated in four years
- 2025–26 · 12 of 16 students who started 9th grade together. California Department of Education, adjusted cohort graduation records. Comparison is SchoolScope’s combination of graduates and cohort counts across the reference schools, not CDE’s published state rate.
- Ready for college or career (state measure)
- 2025–26 · 2 of 16 students in the state’s measure. California Department of Education, College/Career Indicator (CCI), overall “Prepared” rate, among the students in the indicator’s group. Prepared is CDE’s overall classification, not AP participation or a college admission rate. CDE’s 2026 indicator also counts Cambridge International courses and exams, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses as well as exams, an ASVAB score for students in Leadership/Military Science, and work-based learning or the State Seal of Civic Engagement paired with another measure, so its 2026 Prepared rate uses broader criteria than the 2025 published rate. Comparison is SchoolScope’s combination of Prepared students and indicator students across California continuation high schools, not a CDE figure.
- Finished the UC/CSU course list
- 2025–26 · 0 of 12 graduates finished the UC/CSU course list. California Department of Education, A–G completion records (graduates who met the UC/CSU course requirements). Course completion is separate from college enrollment. Comparison is SchoolScope’s combination of graduates who finished the list across California continuation high schools, not a CDE figure.
Family and staff answers
What would staff tell you?
Staff in this district cannot yet answer a short set of questions about Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation). These are not star ratings or reviews.
- The questions are about the school, never a person.No question asks about a named teacher or staff member.
- Answers are never part of the Scope Score.They sit beside the state’s records and do not change a school’s score.
Staff
Staff can’t answer for this school yet
We don’t check staff emails for Cabrillo Unified yet. Tell us your district’s email domain and we’ll work on adding it.
Money
Where does the money go?
$20,987 for each student in 2024–25. California’s high schools spent $20,281 for each student. Cabrillo Unified’s plan for 2026–27 covers $7 million.
$20,987
for each student at this school, 2024–25- Spent at the school
- $12,752
- The school’s share of district office costs
- $8,235
- Of the total, from federal funds
- $1,249
- Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)$20,987
- Cabrillo Unified high schools$20,987
- California high schools$20,281
The district and California figures combine their high schools, weighted by enrollment (our calculation, 1,639 California schools). Spending does not show how well money is used. Source: California Department of Education, per-school spending report, 2024–25. Funding records ↓
Cabrillo Unified’s yearly plan
$7million
in the district’s plan for 2026–27$4million
planned for services for English learners, low-income students and foster youth- ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT$3 million
- DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY$2 million
- FOCUS ON EQUITY$2 million
- WHOLE CHILD$687,871
This is the district’s plan. It is not this school’s own budget. Each part of the bar is one goal in the plan, with the money for its actions added up (our calculation). The plan covers $7 million of $52 million in total budgeted spending. Source: Cabrillo Unified Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), 2026–27. Read the district’s plan →
The neighborhood
What is the area around this school like?
These figures are for everyone who lives in ZIP code 94019. They are not figures for the families at Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation).
Typical household income in a year
$153,781
Typical means half are higher and half are lower. The ZIP code is the school’s address, not its attendance area. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024, ZIP code area 94019.
- Typical home value
- $1,556,800
- People who live in this ZIP code
- 14,419
- Typical age
- 46.9 years
- Adults 25 and older with a four-year college degree
- 53%
What you can do
Who can act on this school’s results?
Cabrillo Unified’s board decides Pilarcitos Alternative High’s plan.
When the plan is set
Cabrillo Unified’s board must adopt its yearly plan (LCAP) by July 1, after at least one public hearing at an earlier meeting.
How to take part
- Watch the board’s agenda: the hearing is posted at least 72 hours ahead.
- Send written comments on the actions and spending the plan proposes.
- Raise questions through the district’s parent advisory committee; the superintendent must answer its comments in writing.
- Read the midyear report, due by February 28.
State support
The state hasn’t placed Pilarcitos Alternative High in a support program. Federal designation under the Every Student Succeeds Act, 2025–26. Source
Extra state help for the district
The state is giving Cabrillo Unified extra help in 2026. It qualified on the 2025 and 2026 California School Dashboards. The 2026 Dashboard flagged results for English learners on two measures: English, and math. The county office must help the district for at least three years, including a review of its yearly plan.
Extra help for Cabrillo Unified: CDE’s assistance status files for the 2025 and 2026 California School Dashboards. Source
Questions to ask
What should I ask, and when?
Bring these 6 questions to Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation). Confirm anything about applying with the school itself.
On a tour
- What extra help do students who are behind get, and how do you know it’s working?85% in English and 67% in math scored at the Developing or Minimal level, grade 11, spring 2026 (13 tested in English, 12 in math); Schools in its class: 87% and 96%
- Which courses and career pathways does the school run, and who can enroll?
- How do counselors help students plan for college, training or work?
- What support is available when a student falls behind on graduation requirements?
At the office
- What time does the day start and end, and is any day shorter?
- Is there care before or after school, and what does it cost?
Getting in
How do I get in?
Ask Cabrillo Unified how a transfer here works. Students come here from another high school to finish it, by their own choice or by district referral.
Where it is
Where is this school?
- Address
- 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay 94019Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
- Office
- (650) 712-7224
- Administrator
- David JonesAs the state’s school directory lists it, last updated September 15, 2025.
Nearby high schools
The closest first, by straight-line distance from this campus. No standing is shown beside Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation): it is compared only with schools of its own kind.
- Half Moon Bay High0.7 mi
A school’s place on the map is its address in the state directory. It does not show which homes the school serves. See nearby schools on the map
Short answers to 3 common questions
How do I get in?
Ask Cabrillo Unified how a transfer here works. Students come here from another high school to finish it, by their own choice or by district referral. See the details ↓
How many students reached the top test level here?
In grade 11, spring 2026, no student scored Advanced in English (reading and writing), and 8% did in math. 85% scored below the standard in English and 67% in math. See the details ↓
How often do students miss school or get suspended?
30 of 46 students were chronically absent in 2025–26, meaning they missed 10% or more of school days. At the average California continuation high school we score, 74 in 100 were. 0 of 46 students were suspended at least once in 2025–26, against 6.3% at the average California continuation high school we score. See the details ↓
The full record
Source records
This page is built from 12 sets of records from public data sources. Every figure keeps its source, grades, year and count.
Data updated
October 15, 2026
- Record sets on this page
- 12
- Sources
- California Department of EducationU.S. Census BureauU.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
- State test years
- 2017–2026
Results
Students
After high school
Money and staff
Place, downloads and method
Scope Score by year2025–26 · each year’s inputs, and the score for each year we could verify
The 2025–26 Scope Score uses the state’s college-or-career readiness measure, 2025–26, and is not published for this school. No verified earlier Scope Scores are available here.
| School year | Chronic absence | Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 30 of 46 | 0 of 46 |
Chronic absence and suspension are CDE’s all-students school rates for each year.
Results by gradeEnglish and math · grade 11 · spring 2026 · % of tested students
What each level means: California's level descriptions.
English · 2025–26 results by grade
| English | Tested | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal | Proficient or Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 13 | 0% | 15% | 16% | 69% | 15% |
Math · 2025–26 results by grade
| Math | Tested | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal | Proficient or Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 12 | 8% | 25% | 17% | 50% | 33% |
A grade the school doesn't teach has no row. “Suppressed” marks a result CDE blanks because fewer than 11 students tested (CDE’s reporting rule); “none tested” marks a grade CDE lists with no students tested; “not on file” marks a result missing from the records we hold. None of them means zero.
CDE assessment recordsCDE CAASPP 2026 · every level, as published · raw grade–subject rows
| Grade · subject | Students tested with scores | Proficient or Advanced | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal | Mean scale score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 · ELA · 2026 | 13 | 15.38% | 0% | 15.38% | 15.38% | 69.23% | 2449.4 |
| All Grades · ELA · 2026 | 13 | 15.38% | 0% | 15.38% | 15.38% | 69.23% | not on file |
| Grade 11 · Math · 2026 | 12 | 33.33% | 8.33% | 25% | 16.67% | 50% | 2546.3 |
| All Grades · Math · 2026 | 12 | 33.33% | 8.33% | 25% | 16.67% | 50% | not on file |
Every tested year2017–2026 · rates, tested counts, and each grade
English and math by test year · all tested grades
| Year · subject | Students with scores | Top level | Top two levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · English | 13 | 0% | 15% |
| 2026 · Math | 12 | 8% | 33% |
| 2025 · English | 9 | — | — |
| 2025 · Math | 8 | — | — |
| 2024 · English | 9 | — | — |
| 2024 · Math | 8 | — | — |
| 2023 · English | 10 | — | — |
| 2023 · Math | 9 | — | — |
| 2022 · English | — | — | — |
| 2022 · Math | — | — | — |
| 2019 · English | 8 | — | — |
| 2019 · Math | 8 | — | — |
| 2018 · English | — | — | — |
| 2018 · Math | — | — | — |
| 2017 · English | — | — | — |
| 2017 · Math | — | — | — |
Each year names its school year end (2026 = 2025–26). “Students with scores” counts each subject on its own, so don’t add the English and math counts together. A dash is unavailable, not zero.
Earlier years · grade and subject
| Year · grade · subject | Students with scores | Met or exceeded |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Grade 11 · English | 9 | — |
| 2025 · Grade 11 · Math | 8 | — |
| 2024 · Grade 11 · English | 9 | — |
| 2024 · Grade 11 · Math | 8 | — |
| 2023 · Grade 11 · English | 10 | — |
| 2023 · Grade 11 · Math | 9 | — |
| 2022 · Grade 11 · English | — | — |
| 2022 · Grade 11 · Math | — | — |
| 2019 · Grade 11 · English | 8 | — |
| 2019 · Grade 11 · Math | 8 | — |
| 2018 · Grade 11 · English | — | — |
| 2018 · Grade 11 · Math | — | — |
| 2017 · Grade 11 · English | — | — |
| 2017 · Grade 11 · Math | — | — |
Current 2025–26 grade results appear above. “Students with scores” counts the students tested in that grade, subject and year. A missing result is not zero, and each year’s row is a different group of children.
Science (CAST)schoolwide · spring 2026
| Science (CAST) | Tested | Advanced | Proficient | Developing level | Minimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolwide | 11 | 0% | 0% | 82% | 18% |
CAST is tested in grades 5 and 8, then once in grade 10, 11, or 12. This row is the school's all-student aggregate. Not part of the Scope Score.
Attendance and suspensionsState records · this school and each student group · 2018–19 and 2025–26
CDE’s all-students school rates for 2024–25 and 2025–26; the change is the difference between the two rates as printed.
| Year-over-year school rates |
|---|
| Chronic absenteeism2024–25 · 0 of 46 → 2025–26 · 30 of 46 |
| Suspension rate2024–25 · 0 of 47 → 2025–26 · 0 of 46 · 0.0 percentage points |
| Group | 2018–19 | 2025–26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 8 of 15 | 7 of 12 | — |
| Male | 22 of 35 | 23 of 34 | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 of 34 | 22 of 36 | — |
| White | 9 of 16 | — | — |
| Students with disabilities | 10 of 17 | 13 of 15 | — |
| English learners | 11 of 15 | 6 of 11 | — |
| Low-income | 23 of 35 | 11 of 21 | — |
| All students | 30 of 50 | 30 of 46 | — |
Two reported school years only; no intervening-year result is implied. Where fewer than 100 students were counted, the cell shows the count and no change is printed. Source: CDE school-level chronic absenteeism by student group.
Graduation and readinessstate records · each rate for its own year and class of students
| Measure | Source record |
|---|---|
| This school · CCI overall Prepared | CDE College/Career Indicator · CCI source year 2026 · all students · all students in the current four-year graduation cohort, plus only Prepared fifth-year graduates from the prior cohort. Overall CCI Prepared rate 12% · numerator 2 students classified Prepared · denominator 16 CCI students. |
AP pathway among CCI Prepared studentsCDE College/Career Indicator · CCI source year 2026 · all students · AP pathway rate 0% · AP-pathway numerator 0 · denominator 2 (CCI Prepared students). This measure uses Prepared students as its denominator, not the whole CCI cohort; it is not an AP exam-taking rate or a count of AP courses offered. That cohort includes all students in the current four-year graduation cohort plus only Prepared fifth-year graduates from the prior cohort. In 2026 the pathway accepts two qualifying AP exams, two qualifying AP courses, or a combination of one of each in different subjects. CDE’s 2026 indicator also counts Cambridge International courses and exams, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses as well as exams, an ASVAB score for students in Leadership/Military Science, and work-based learning or the State Seal of Civic Engagement paired with another measure, so its 2026 Prepared rate uses broader criteria than the 2025 published rate.
SchoolScope withholds the high-school score and rank because the CDE CCI cohort has fewer than 30 students. A CDE-reported rate, including a true 0%, remains source evidence; it is not a zero score. The school CCI rate has its own student cohort and source year.
Graduation rate
75%
AP route, among those ready for college or career
0%
2026 CDE CCI cohort · AP courses, exams, or both; share of students ready for college or career (CDE’s “Prepared”), not course offerings
Finished the UC/CSU course list (A–G)
0%
This school may not offer A–G courses
These source periods and populations differ: graduation uses an adjusted cohort, while A–G completion and college-going use separately reported groups. The rates are shown individually, without a shared performance tier.
Advanced coursework, federal snapshot2023–24 · Civil Rights Data Collection · dated historical snapshot
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| AP offered | not reported |
| AP course count | not reported |
| AP enrollment (male/female) | not reported |
| IB participation | not reported |
| Dual enrollment | not offered |
| Algebra I in grade 8 | not reported |
| Calculus sections | 0 |
| Physics sections | 0 |
| Chemistry sections | 0 |
| Reported male/female enrollment (CRDC) | 41 |
These counts aren’t part of the Scope Score. “Not reported” means the federal record has no value for that item; it isn’t a zero. Enrollment counts add the male and female students the survey reports.
Fundingschool and district spending, from state and federal finance records · each row names its fiscal year and measure
Per-pupil spending
District · current expense$13,847 per pupil
NCES F-33 · FY 2020–21 (2021) · fall district membership: 2,934 pupils
California · selected district mean$14,491 per pupil
NCES F-33 · FY 2020–21 (2021) · SchoolScope’s unweighted mean across 818 selected California district finance records
School-level federal expenditures$719 per pupil
CDE ESSA · school-attributed per-pupil record · FY 2024–25 (2025) · source denominator: 25
Central federal expenditures attributed here$530 per pupil
CDE ESSA · central expenditures attributed to this school · FY 2024–25 (2025) · source denominator: 25
District current expense · FY 2024–25$22,483 per ADA
CDE SACS Current Expense of Education · district fiscal year ending 2025 · average daily attendance denominator
These figures are not directly comparable: school ESSA attributed spending and NCES district current expense use different measures and populations. Their fiscal years are labeled above.
How the California mean was selected
SchoolScope starts with its selected California finance records, not every NCES California district. For FY 2020–21, it calculates an unweighted mean of NCES F-33 current expense per pupil. District records contribute once, regardless of enrollment. The calculation keeps records with positive per-pupil current expense, enrollment over 100, CCD agency type 1, and a recorded district name; it excludes names ending in County Office of Education, Department of Education, or Superintendent of Schools. This is a SchoolScope calculation, not a state-published spending average.
Selected General Fund operating costs · FY 2024–25 · SchoolScope calculation
Instruction 56%Instruction support 15%Student services 9%Administration 10%Buildings & maintenance 8%Other 2%
| Group | Dollars | Share, to two decimals | Printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruction | $29,378,590 | 55.64% | 56% |
| Instruction support | $7,818,838 | 14.81% | 15% |
| Student services | $4,661,136 | 8.83% | 9% |
| Administration | $5,437,102 | 10.30% | 10% |
| Buildings & maintenance | $4,382,313 | 8.30% | 8% |
| Other | $1,126,590 | 2.13% | 2% |
| Total | $52,804,569 | 100.00% | 100% |
These shares are our arithmetic: each group’s dollars divided by the $52,804,569 total of the groups shown, rounded to whole percents by largest remainder so they add up to 100. Dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar, so they can differ from the total by a dollar. SchoolScope groups district-level CDE SACS UserGL actuals from Fund 01, using operating objects 1000–5999 and excluding retiree benefits, food and community services, facilities acquisition, other outgo, and nonagency goals. These shares use that filtered total; they do not exactly break down CDE's official current expense per ADA above. The school-level ESSA figure uses a separate source.
NCES F-33 district fiscal-year history, 2017–2021; latest district record shown: 2021
2021$13,847 per pupil
2020$12,259 per pupil
2019$12,773 per pupil
2018$12,275 per pupil
2017$11,153 per pupil
Source: NCES F-33 · Full district breakdown →
Staffing recordsstate teacher credential-and-placement and district salary records · each for its own year
Additional workforce records
Properly assigned intern credential holders0.0%
CDE 2024–25 SARC, Teacher Preparation and Placement table; measured school year 2021–22. Share of reported school teaching-position full-time equivalents assigned to properly assigned intern credential holders. A reported 0.0% is shown; unavailable rates are omitted. This is a position share, not a count of current teachers or of emergency permits.
The surrounding ZIP codeCensus Bureau survey, 2020–2024 · ZIP 94019 · not the school’s students
| Measure | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $153,781 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) | 53% |
| ZIP-area population | 14,419 |
| Median age | 46.9 years |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Median household income covers the past 12 months and is reported in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars. Bachelor's degree or higher uses adults age 25 and over as its population. A dash is unavailable, not zero; a reported zero remains zero. ZIP-area figures do not establish the school's attendance area or describe its enrolled students. These figures are not part of the Scope Score. See all schools in ZIP code 94019 →
Downloads, embed and methodologyCSV · embed code · sources · corrections
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Data sources: public data sources, including the California Department of Education · state tests (CAASPP) 2025–26 · Scope Score from 2025–26 results, compared across 1,491 continuation high schools · attendance and suspensions by student group from 2018–19 and 2025–26 · district finance for the year each row names · Census survey (ACS) 2020–2024 · federal civil rights data (CRDC) 2023–24, a past snapshot · Data updated October 15, 2026
- No 2026 SchoolScope score, band or rank is published under this high-school source rule.
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