WILL ROGERS CONTINUATION

Will Rogers Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Van Nuys, CA with about 146 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 8 teachers, Will Rogers Continuation has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Will Rogers Continuation High School, located in Van Nuys, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Designed for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on credit recovery, academic intervention, and personalized support. By offering a smaller campus setting, Will Rogers aims to provide a more intimate learning atmosphere that helps students overcome barriers to graduation and remain on track for their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a flexible approach to education, prioritizing the social and emotional well-being of its students alongside academic achievement. Through a combination of smaller class sizes and specialized instruction, the faculty works to re-engage students who have fallen behind in credits or require a non-traditional schedule. Ultimately, Will Rogers Continuation serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing an inclusive path toward high school completion and preparing students for post-secondary opportunities or the workforce.

For more information, contact Will Rogers Continuation at (818) 778-6895 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14711 Gilmore St
Van Nuys, CA 91411-1595
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WILL ROGERS CONTINUATION is a public Title I school in Van Nuys, CA with about 146 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
146
Teachers:
8.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 146 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILL ROGERS CONTINUATION is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.0%
White
6.2%
Black or African American
3.4%
Asian
1.4%

Female
34.2%
Male
65.8%

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.