HENRY DAVID THOREAU CONTINUATION

Henry David Thoreau Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Woodland Hills, CA with about 96 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 4 teachers, Henry David Thoreau Continuation has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Henry David Thoreau Continuation High School, located in Woodland Hills, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Designed for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on credit recovery and personalized academic support. By providing a more intimate campus setting, Thoreau enables students to work at their own pace, helping them overcome academic hurdles and remain on track to earn their high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student well-being and future readiness. The curriculum is structured to be flexible, often integrating smaller class sizes and individualized attention from staff to help students address specific challenges. Whether students are seeking to graduate early or need a change of pace to succeed, Henry David Thoreau Continuation aims to provide a structured yet accommodating path to graduation, preparing its students for success in post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Henry David Thoreau Continuation at (818) 340-4395 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.