AMERICAN LEGION HIGH (CONTINUATION)

American Legion High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 269 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 14 teachers, American Legion 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.

American Legion High School, located on Broadway in Sacramento, is a specialized **continuation high school** within the Sacramento City Unified School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, American Legion is designed to provide a flexible, supportive educational environment for students who may have fallen behind in credit accumulation or who benefit from a smaller, more personalized setting. Its primary mission is to help students recover credits, improve their attendance, and remain on a viable path toward earning their high school diploma.

The school is structured to meet the unique needs of students who often require individualized attention, offering a curriculum that focuses on core academic requirements, vocational skills, and social-emotional support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff, American Legion fosters a close-knit community that prioritizes re-engagement and academic recovery. The campus serves as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that students who face barriers to success in traditional environments have an alternative pathway to graduation and future career readiness.

For more information, contact American Legion High (Continuation) at (916) 277-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.