La Paloma High (Continuation)

191 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Paloma High School, located in Brentwood, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Liberty Union High School District. Designed to serve students who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school provides a smaller, more personalized setting. Its primary mission is to offer an alternative path to graduation for students who need credit recovery, flexible scheduling, or a more focused, supportive atmosphere to stay on track toward their diplomas.

The school emphasizes a structured yet supportive educational experience, focusing on student engagement and academic accountability. By maintaining smaller class sizes, La Paloma allows teachers to provide more individualized attention, helping students address specific learning gaps and overcome personal or academic challenges. Ultimately, the school serves as a critical resource for the district, ensuring that students who are at risk of falling behind have the necessary tools, guidance, and community support to successfully complete their high school education and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

191

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Paloma High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	103
Black	28
Asian	8
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
103 (53.9 %)
White
35 (18.3 %)
Black
28 (14.7 %)
Two or More
14 (7.3 %)
Asian
8 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.6 %)

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:	Liberty Union High
Phone:	(925)634-2888
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 138