VAIL HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Vail High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Montebello Unified school district, located in Montebello, CA with about 367 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 10 teachers, Vail High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 36:1. 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.

Vail High School, located in Montebello, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Montebello Unified School District. Designed to serve students who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the institution provides an alternative educational environment. Its primary mission is to offer a more flexible, credit-recovery-focused curriculum that allows students to work toward their high school diplomas at an individualized pace, helping them overcome academic hurdles and re-engage with their studies.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where smaller class sizes and personalized attention from staff help foster student success. By focusing on essential graduation requirements and providing targeted academic support, Vail High aims to reduce dropout rates and prepare its students for post-secondary opportunities, whether that be higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As part of the broader Montebello district, the school remains committed to ensuring that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential despite previous academic challenges.

For more information, contact Vail High (Continuation) at (323) 728-1940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.