FERNANDO R. LEDESMA CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High is a Title I public high school that is part of the El Monte Union High school district, located in El Monte, CA with about 345 students offering grade levels from 10th 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 18 teachers, Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High 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.

Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School, located in El Monte, California, is part of the El Monte Union High School District. It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The school focuses on providing academic recovery, flexible scheduling, and personalized instruction to help students earn the necessary credits to graduate, remain on track for their diploma, or transition back to a comprehensive high school.

The school emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes individualized attention, small class sizes, and student well-being. By offering a tailored curriculum and a focus on post-secondary readiness, Fernando R. Ledesma strives to empower students to overcome educational obstacles and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through its commitment to persistence and student success, the institution plays a vital role in ensuring that every student in the district has an accessible pathway to high school graduation.

For more information, contact Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High at (626) 442-0481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.