SHERY (KURT T.) HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Torrance Unified school district, located in Torrance, CA with about 131 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 7 teachers, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Shery High School, located in Torrance, California, is a specialized **continuation high school** within the Torrance Unified School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, continuation schools are designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may have fallen behind in credits or who require an alternative setting to successfully complete their high school graduation requirements.

The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, aiming to help students overcome academic or personal challenges that may have hindered their progress in a traditional classroom. By maintaining smaller class sizes and offering a more personalized approach to learning, Shery High provides a pathway for students to get back on track, build confidence, and ultimately earn their high school diploma in a focused, supportive community.

For more information, contact Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) at (310) 533-4440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.