CHESNUT HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Chesnut High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified school district, located in Huron, CA with about 38 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 2 teachers, Chesnut High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Chesnut High is a continuation school located in Huron, California, operating under the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. As a continuation program, the school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may be at risk of not graduating or who require an alternative setting to meet their academic goals. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a personalized approach to learning, the school focuses on credit recovery and helping students stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

Beyond academics, Chesnut High emphasizes social-emotional growth and vocational preparation to help students successfully transition into adulthood. By catering to the unique needs of its student body, the school provides a vital pathway for those who need a different structure than that of a traditional comprehensive high school. Prospective students and parents can find additional information regarding the school's mission, calendar, and specific academic requirements by visiting the district’s official website at http://chusd.org.

For more information, contact Chesnut High (Continuation) at (559) 945-2066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16673 Palmer
Huron, CA 93234-1090
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CHESNUT HIGH (CONTINUATION) is a public Title I school in Huron, CA with about 38 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
38
Teachers:
2.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 38 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESNUT HIGH (CONTINUATION) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.1%
Asian
5.3%
White
2.6%

Female
31.6%
Male
68.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.