Sunset High (Continuation)
High SchoolSchool overview
College & career readiness
Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports
Dashboard indicators
Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024
Student demographics
Performance breakdown
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Exceeded Standard | 12.6% |
| Met Standard | 27.9% |
| Below Standard | 59.5% |
What other rankings don't show you
Most rating sites report "40% proficient" for Sunset High (Continuation) and stop there. Here's what that number hides:
12.6% of students exceeded standard while 27.9% merely met it. That exceeded rate is 2.9 points below the state average of 15.5%. That's 25.9 points below the San Dieguito Union High district average of 38.5%. The 1 nearby schools within ~3 miles average 35.9% exceeded — 23.4 points higher. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.
The graduation rate is 97.2% — above the state target. 14.3% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility. 30.9% of graduates go on to college within a year.
Chronic absenteeism is 81.3%, above the state average of 34.0%.
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Key metrics
ELA scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 40 | 22.5% | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Math scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 38 | 2.6% | 15.8% | 18.4% |
Estimated K-12 PathEstimate
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Nearby schools
Data source: California Department of Education (2025 test year) · How we score