JOHN FINNEY HIGH (CONTINUATION)

John Finney High (Continuation) is a public high school that is part of the Vallejo City Unified school district, located in Vallejo, CA with about 174 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, John Finney High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

John Finney High School is a continuation high school located in Vallejo, California, operating under the Vallejo City Unified School District. As a continuation program, it is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. The school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive alternative educational setting, allowing students to recover credits, work at their own pace, and overcome obstacles that might otherwise hinder their progress toward graduation.

The school’s mission centers on personalized learning and social-emotional support, aiming to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, John Finney High provides a structured yet adaptable path for pupils to fulfill their academic requirements and earn their high school diplomas. In addition to core curriculum, the school emphasizes career readiness and the development of the life skills necessary for students to successfully transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact John Finney High (Continuation) at (707) 556-8670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

233 Hobbs Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589-2325
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JOHN FINNEY HIGH (CONTINUATION) is a public school in Vallejo, CA with about 174 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
174
Teachers:
11.07
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 174 students

Black or African American
42.0%
Hispanic/Latino
34.5%
White
11.5%
Asian
5.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
37.9%
Male
62.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.