MT. LUKENS CONTINUATION

Mt. Lukens Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Tujunga, CA with about 54 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 2 teachers, Mt. Lukens Continuation has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Mt. Lukens Continuation High School, located in Tujunga, California, is a specialized alternative education facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, offering a smaller, more personalized learning environment. By providing a flexible curriculum and individualized attention, Mt. Lukens aims to help students who are credit-deficient or at risk of dropping out get back on track to meet their graduation requirements.

The program at Mt. Lukens emphasizes academic recovery and personal growth, focusing on career readiness and emotional support alongside standard coursework. Because it is a continuation school, it caters to students who need a non-traditional schedule or a more intimate classroom atmosphere to succeed. Through its commitment to a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school works to provide a supportive pathway for its pupils to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact Mt. Lukens Continuation at (818) 352-4039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.