COLUMBUS CONTINUATION

Columbus Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Downey Unified school district, located in Downey, CA with about 293 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 21 teachers, Columbus Continuation 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.

Columbus Continuation High School, located in Downey, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Downey Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible structure that caters to those who need to recover academic credits, require smaller class sizes, or seek a more personalized approach to completing their high school education.

The mission of Columbus Continuation is to provide a supportive pathway toward graduation for students who have faced challenges in a conventional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and fostering a close-knit campus culture, the school empowers students to overcome obstacles, regain academic momentum, and successfully meet the requirements necessary to earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

For more information, contact Columbus Continuation at (562) 904-3552 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.