Citrus High (Continuation)

www.fusd.net

387 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Citrus High School, located in Fontana, California, operates as a continuation high school within the Fontana Unified School District. Designed to serve students who may need a non-traditional educational environment, the school provides an alternative pathway to graduation for those who have fallen behind in credits or require a more flexible academic setting. By offering a smaller campus environment and personalized instruction, Citrus High aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal challenges, ensuring they remain on track to earn their high school diplomas.

The school is dedicated to fostering student success through targeted academic support and credit recovery programs. As part of the broader Fontana Unified School District, Citrus High emphasizes the importance of providing equitable access to education for all learners. The school focuses on building a supportive community where students can regain their academic momentum, develop essential life skills, and prepare for their post-secondary goals, whether that includes entering the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

387

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Citrus High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	349
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
349 (90.9 %)
Black
17 (4.4 %)
White
8 (2.1 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Fontana Unified
Phone:	(909)357-5300
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
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 11 143

Grade 12 244