El Puente High

face.fldusd.org

16 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Puente High School is an alternative education institution located in Firebaugh, California, serving as part of the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from an educational model that differs from the traditional comprehensive high school experience. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to help students overcome academic challenges, recover credits, and stay on track toward high school graduation.

The school’s curriculum is focused on meeting state standards while fostering a culture of accountability and resilience. In addition to core academic subjects, El Puente emphasizes social-emotional growth and college and career readiness, ensuring that students are prepared for life after graduation. By leveraging the resources of the Firebaugh-Las Deltas district, the school works closely with families and the community to provide a focused path for students to earn their diplomas and achieve their long-term goals.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Puente High
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	14

Hispanic
14 (87.5 %)
White
2 (12.5 %)

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:	Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified
Phone:	(559)659-3899
Website:	http://face.fldusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
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 10 2

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 4