Pershing Continuation High School

About Pershing Continuation High School

Pershing Continuation High School is an alternative high school located in San Jose, California. It is a part of the San Jose Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12.
Pershing Continuation High School provides a unique learning environment for students who may not have been successful in a traditional high school setting. The school offers a personalized learning plan for each student, which allows them to focus on their individual needs and interests. The school also offers a variety of support services, including counseling, tutoring, and career guidance.
Pershing Continuation High School has a strong focus on helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in college and the workplace. The school offers a variety of courses that focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. Courses include English, math, science, social studies, and career technical education.
Pershing Continuation High School also offers extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and other activities. These activities provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests and develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Pershing Continuation High School is committed to providing students with the resources and support they need to be successful in their educational and career goals. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful, productive members of their communities.

Address:	855 W. Nielsen Fresno, CA 93706
Phone:	(559) 268-2272
Site:	phs.centralunified.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	86 students

Overview Pershing Continuation High School

Pershing Continuation High School serves 86 students in grades 9-12.
Pershing Continuation High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Pershing Continuation High School

Pershing Continuation High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Pershing Continuation High 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.