GEORGE S. PATTON CONTINUATION

George S. Patton Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Harbor City, CA with about 63 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 3 teachers, George S. Patton Continuation has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

George S. Patton Continuation High School, located in Harbor City, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings or who are in need of credit recovery to stay on track for graduation. The school focuses on offering a personalized approach, allowing students to earn their high school diplomas through a smaller, more intimate campus atmosphere that caters to individual learning paces and personal circumstances.

The school emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and career readiness, striving to re-engage students who might be at risk of dropping out. By providing smaller class sizes and closer faculty mentorship, Patton Continuation aims to bridge the gap between academic challenges and post-secondary success. For families and students seeking more specific information regarding their current curriculum, school calendar, or support services, the school maintains an official presence through the LAUSD portal, which serves as a resource for community engagement and administrative updates.

For more information, contact George S. Patton Continuation at (310) 257-4740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.