Mesquite Continuation High
Ridgecrest, CA · Sierra Sands Unified
Alternative school · Grades 10-12 · Town, remote
1,298th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
140 West Drummond, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810Official website ↗NCES ID 063680006237Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mesquite Continuation High 1,298th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2015 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 42 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 103 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 53.4% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 31.1% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| Black | 10.9% | 7.8% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.4% | 3.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $270K in zip 93555 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Mesquite Continuation High
- –High DesertSierra Sands Unified · 0 mi awayCompare
- –Opportunities for Learning - RidgecrestSierra Sands Unified · 0.4 mi away · charterCompare
- #416Sherman E. Burroughs HighSierra Sands Unified · 0.7 mi away416th of 1,528
ELA 69% ▲46 · Math 32% ▲32Compare - #1289Trona HighTrona Joint Unified · 19.3 mi away1,289th of 1,528
ELA 13% ▼10 · Math 12% ▲12Compare
What school district is Mesquite Continuation High in?
Mesquite Continuation High is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district in Ridgecrest, California.
Is Mesquite Continuation High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mesquite Continuation High 1,298th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mesquite Continuation High?
White 53%, Hispanic 31%, Black 8%, American Indian 4% (103 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mesquite Continuation High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93555 is $270K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.