At a glance
Reported students
87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
John Hope Continuation: 87 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
21.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 51
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about John Hope Continuation
John Hope Continuation is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 87 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (90.8%) and Black (5.7%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John Hope Continuation
- 1How do the reported 21.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.4%
- Hispanic90.8%
- Black5.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Simon Rodia Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
89 reported students
Jane Addams Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
90 reported students
John R. Wooden High
High · Grades 09–12
91 reported students
San Antonio Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
82 reported students
Frida Kahlo High
High · Grades 09–12
92 reported students
Angel's Gate (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
80 reported students
Public schools near John Hope Continuation
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Fremont Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,889 | 0.2 mi |
| Mervyn M. Dymally High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 654 | 0.7 mi |
| University Pathways Public Service Academy High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 121 | 1.1 mi |
| Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 494 | 1.3 mi |
| Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 493 | 1.3 mi |
| Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 457 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Hope Continuation
What grades does John Hope Continuation serve?
John Hope Continuation reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend John Hope Continuation?
John Hope Continuation reported 87 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 51 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Hope Continuation?
The calculated ratio is 21.3:1, based on 87 students and 4.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Hope Continuation a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Hope Continuation is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John Hope Continuation students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John Hope Continuation in?
John Hope Continuation is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Hope Continuation?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John C. Fremont Senior High (0.2 mi), Mervyn M. Dymally High (0.7 mi), University Pathways Public Service Academy (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.