Monterey High (Continuation)

1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506

92 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monterey High School in Burbank is an alternative education facility designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. As a continuation high school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible academic program for students who are at risk of not graduating or who require a different pace than what is offered at the district’s comprehensive high schools. The school focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, helping students fulfill their graduation requirements while addressing their unique educational and social-emotional needs.

By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, Monterey High creates a supportive atmosphere aimed at re-engaging students in their education. The curriculum is structured to help individuals overcome academic challenges, improve attendance, and ultimately earn their high school diploma. The program emphasizes self-paced learning and career readiness, ensuring that students are prepared for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	51
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
51 (56.0 %)
White
29 (31.9 %)
Black
4 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (3.3 %)
Two or More
3 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Burbank Unified
Phone:	(818)729-5900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 1

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 72