WHITMAN CONTINUATION

Whitman Continuation is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 68 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, Whitman Continuation has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Whitman Continuation High School, located in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles, is a specialized educational institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Unlike traditional high schools, Whitman is designed as a continuation school, providing a flexible and supportive environment for students who need an alternative path to earning their high school diploma. The school serves students who may have fallen behind in credit accumulation or who require a more individualized approach to learning due to personal, social, or academic challenges.

The school emphasizes credit recovery, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements through a personalized curriculum. By offering smaller class sizes and a focused, nurturing staff, Whitman strives to re-engage students and help them overcome barriers to success. The goal of the program is to provide students with the stability, academic support, and encouragement necessary to graduate, prepare for post-secondary opportunities, and develop the life skills needed for long-term success.

For more information, contact Whitman Continuation at (323) 651-0645 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.