LA PALOMA HIGH (CONTINUATION)

La Paloma High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Liberty Union High school district, located in Brentwood, CA with about 176 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 11 teachers, La Paloma High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

La Paloma High School, located in Brentwood, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Liberty Union High School District. Designed to serve students who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school provides a smaller, more personalized setting. Its primary mission is to offer an alternative path to graduation for students who need credit recovery, flexible scheduling, or a more focused, supportive atmosphere to stay on track toward their diplomas.

The school emphasizes a structured yet supportive educational experience, focusing on student engagement and academic accountability. By maintaining smaller class sizes, La Paloma allows teachers to provide more individualized attention, helping students address specific learning gaps and overcome personal or academic challenges. Ultimately, the school serves as a critical resource for the district, ensuring that students who are at risk of falling behind have the necessary tools, guidance, and community support to successfully complete their high school education and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact La Paloma High (Continuation) at (925) 634-2888 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Ghiggeri Way
Brentwood, CA 94513-5314
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LA PALOMA HIGH (CONTINUATION) is a public Title I school in Brentwood, CA with about 176 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Liberty Union High
Total Students:
176
Teachers:
11
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not 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 176 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.0%
White
29.0%
Black or African American
19.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
35.2%
Male
64.8%

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.