ARGUS HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Argus High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ceres Unified school district, located in Ceres, CA with about 210 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 7 teachers, Argus High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

Argus High School, located in Ceres, California, serves as the district’s continuation high school. These institutions are specifically designed to provide an alternative educational path for students who may have fallen behind in credit accumulation or who benefit from a more flexible, personalized learning environment than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, offering a smaller classroom environment that fosters closer relationships between students and staff to help them get back on track for graduation.

The program at Argus High emphasizes credit recovery, workforce readiness, and individualized support. By utilizing a condensed and focused curriculum, the school aims to help students meet state graduation requirements efficiently. Beyond academic instruction, Argus High often integrates social-emotional support and guidance services to assist students in navigating obstacles, ultimately aiming to ensure that every student leaves with a high school diploma and a viable plan for their post-secondary future, whether in higher education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Argus High (Continuation) at (209) 556-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.