INDEPENDENCE CONTINUATION

Independence Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Lake Balboa, CA with about 102 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 6 teachers, Independence Continuation has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Independence Continuation High School, located in Lake Balboa, California, is a specialized educational facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) designed to support students who may not be thriving in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible, personalized academic setting that helps students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills to transition into adulthood, whether that leads to further education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is structured to offer smaller class sizes and a more intimate campus atmosphere, which allows for closer mentorship between faculty and students. By providing an alternative path to a high school diploma, Independence Continuation focuses on addressing the unique social, emotional, and academic challenges that its students face, aiming to foster a sense of stability and academic success for those who need a different approach to completing their secondary education.

For more information, contact Independence Continuation at (818) 881-7737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.