Mesquite Continuation High

Sierra Sands Unified
140 W. Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
102 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mesquite Continuation High School, located in Ridgecrest, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Sierra Sands Unified School District. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the institution focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction. By offering a smaller, more intimate campus setting, Mesquite provides students with the flexibility and academic support necessary to overcome obstacles and progress toward their high school diploma.

The school’s curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing core academic requirements while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal responsibility and growth. Through smaller class sizes and focused faculty attention, Mesquite Continuation High School aims to re-engage students in their education, helping them build the confidence and skills required to pursue graduation and future post-secondary opportunities, whether in the workforce, trade school, or college.
102
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (63.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (26.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sierra Sands Unified
Phone: (760)499-1810
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Burroughs High
Sierra Sands Unified
1,479 Students
500 E. French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (0.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th