Overview

Mesquite Continuation High School is an alternative school in Ridgecrest, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 3 high schools in Sierra Sands Unified School District.

School Rating

Mesquite Continuation High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
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College Prep

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Low-Income Students


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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

140 W. Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
School leader: Ms Jo Anne McClelland
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Nearby Schools

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    Private; PK-5
  • NA
    Sierra Sands Adult
    0.3 miles
    Public district; Ungraded
  • NA
    Immanuel Christian Cdc
    0.32 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Faller State Pre-School
    0.36 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
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    Private; K-12
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    Oasis Child Development Center
    0.39 miles
    Private; PK
  • 6 /10
    Richmond Elementary School
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    Public district; K-5
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    Norma Square Pre-School & School
    0.49 miles
    Private; PK
  • 5 /10
    Murray Middle School
    0.55 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
    Inyokern Elementary School
    8.07 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 6 /10
    Burroughs High School
    0.78 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 6 /10
    Gateway Elementary School
    1.96 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 6 /10
    Richmond Elementary School
    0.48 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 5 /10
    Faller Elementary School
    2.37 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 5 /10
    James Monroe Middle School
    1.35 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 5 /10
    Murray Middle School
    0.55 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 4 /10
    Las Flores Elementary School
    0.87 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 4 /10
    Ridgecrest Charter School
    1.68 miles
    Public charter; K-8
  • 3 /10
    Pierce Elementary School
    0.98 miles
    Public district; K-5