Cesar Chavez Continuation High

www.compton.k12.ca.us

288 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Continuation High School, located at 12501 N. Wilmington in Compton, California, is part of the Compton Unified School District. As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide an alternative educational environment for students who may not be thriving in a traditional high school setting. The school focuses on credit recovery and personalized academic support, aiming to help students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a more flexible, smaller-classroom approach to complete their high school graduation requirements.

The institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to re-engage students in their education, helping them overcome barriers to success. By offering a curriculum tailored to individual needs and a structured pathway to earning a diploma, Cesar Chavez serves as a vital resource within the community. It provides students with the necessary tools, counseling, and guidance to transition toward graduation, ensuring they remain on a productive path toward post-secondary education or career readiness.

288

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Continuation High
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	240
Black	42
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
240 (83.3 %)
Black
42 (14.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)898-6340
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 11 105

Grade 12 183