SAN JOAQUIN HIGH (CONTINUATION)

San Joaquin High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the McFarland Unified school district, located in McFarland, CA with about 38 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 2 teachers, San Joaquin High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

San Joaquin High School, located on Fifth Street in McFarland, California, serves as the district’s continuation high school. As a continuation program, its primary mission is to provide an alternative educational path for students who are not thriving in a traditional high school setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, flexible scheduling, and a smaller, more personalized learning environment designed to help students get back on track toward graduation and eventual post-secondary success.

Because of its specialized mission, San Joaquin High emphasizes individualized instruction and supportive guidance. The curriculum is tailored to meet the specific academic needs of its student body, often incorporating smaller class sizes that allow teachers to build stronger relationships with students and provide targeted interventions. By fostering a structured but encouraging atmosphere, the school works to remove barriers to education, helping students overcome academic or personal challenges to earn their high school diplomas.

For more information, contact San Joaquin High (Continuation) at (661) 792-6312 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.