PERSHING CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL

Pershing Continuation High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Central Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 117 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Pershing Continuation High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pershing Continuation High School, located in Fresno, California, serves as an alternative educational environment within the Central Unified School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or flexible academic setting, the school provides an essential pathway for those working toward a high school diploma outside of a traditional comprehensive high school structure. Its mission focuses on academic recovery, credit completion, and providing the social-emotional support necessary to help students overcome barriers to graduation.

The school emphasizes a structured yet supportive atmosphere, utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction to ensure that students remain engaged and on track to meet state standards. By offering a curriculum tailored to credit recovery and vocational preparation, Pershing plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to reduce dropout rates and ensure that all students have the tools required for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, trade school, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Pershing Continuation High at (559) 268-2272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.