Miles W. Culwell Community Day

3 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Miles W. Culwell Community Day School, located in Coalinga, California, operates under the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who may benefit from a more structured, focused, or individualized environment compared to a traditional comprehensive high school. The school prioritizes academic progress while addressing the specific behavioral or social-emotional needs of its students, aiming to help them meet graduation requirements and prepare for future success.

By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide targeted interventions and consistent guidance. The curriculum is aligned with district standards, ensuring that students remain on track for their diplomas despite the transition to an alternative setting. Through its commitment to a personalized approach, Miles W. Culwell Community Day School strives to provide a safe and productive space for students to overcome academic hurdles and achieve their personal educational goals.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3

Hispanic
3 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Coalinga-Huron Unified
Phone:	(559)935-7644
Website:	http://chusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 1

Grade 9 2