SIMON RODIA CONTINUATION

Simon Rodia Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in South Gate, 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 6 teachers, Simon Rodia Continuation has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

Simon Rodia Continuation High School, located in South Gate, California, is an alternative educational institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings, the school focuses on credit recovery and personalized academic support. Its mission is to provide a flexible environment that helps students overcome barriers to graduation, enabling them to complete their high school diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

The school is named after Simon Rodia, the creator of the world-famous Watts Towers, reflecting a spirit of resilience and creativity. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a more intimate campus atmosphere, Simon Rodia Continuation aims to foster stronger teacher-student relationships and provide the targeted intervention necessary for student success. The program emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to re-engage students and put them on a clear path toward college and career readiness.

For more information, contact Simon Rodia Continuation at (323) 569-7140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.