RUBEN SALAZAR CONTINUATION

Ruben Salazar Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the El Rancho Unified school district, located in Pico Rivera, CA with about 178 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, Ruben Salazar 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.

Ruben Salazar Continuation High School, located in Pico Rivera, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the El Rancho Unified School District. Designed to support students who may be at risk of not graduating or who require a more flexible environment than a traditional comprehensive high school, the institution focuses on credit recovery and individualized academic progress. By providing a smaller learning community, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles and get back on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

Beyond academic remediation, Ruben Salazar emphasizes personal development and career readiness to prepare its students for life after graduation. The school utilizes a personalized approach to instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace in a supportive atmosphere that addresses both their educational needs and social-emotional well-being. By fostering a close-knit environment, the staff works to re-engage students in their education, helping them build the confidence and skills necessary to transition into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Ruben Salazar Continuation at (562) 801-5021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.