GENE DREVNO COMMUNITY DAY

Gene Drevno Community Day is a Title I public high school that is part of the Torrance Unified school district, located in Torrance, CA with about 19 students offering grade levels from 7th 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, Gene Drevno Community Day has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Gene Drevno Community Day School, located in Torrance, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD). It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who require a more structured, personalized, or small-group environment than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school. The school focuses on academic credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and helping students transition back into their home schools or successfully toward graduation.

By utilizing a smaller campus model, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students receive more individualized attention from faculty and staff. The curriculum is aligned with district standards, ensuring that students remain on track to earn their diplomas while addressing the specific social, emotional, or academic challenges that may have hindered their progress previously. Ultimately, Gene Drevno Community Day acts as a vital resource within the TUSD ecosystem, providing a path to success for students who benefit from an alternative academic approach.

For more information, contact Gene Drevno Community Day at (310) 972-6962 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.