School Overview
Lopez Continuation High School, located in Arroyo Grande, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic environment, the school focuses on credit recovery, personalized instruction, and helping students meet the requirements for a high school diploma. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible structure, the school aims to re-engage students who have struggled in comprehensive high school settings, providing them with the necessary tools to graduate and prepare for post-secondary success.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive and holistic approach to student development. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong, mentorship-based relationships with students to address both their educational hurdles and personal challenges. By fostering a close-knit community, Lopez Continuation High School strives to create a safe, stable atmosphere where students feel encouraged to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and transition effectively into adulthood, whether they are pursuing career paths, vocational training, or higher education.
128
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lopez Continuation High
Demographic Student Count
White41
Hispanic81
Asian1
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    81 (64.8 %)
  • White
    41 (32.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lucia Mar Unified
Phone: (805)474-3750
Website: http://lopez.luciamarschools.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lopez Continuation High
Grade Student Count
Grade 1142
Grade 1286
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lopez Continuation High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5341.4%
Male7256.2%
Not Specified32.4%