Esperanza High (Continuation)

www.gusd.org

30 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Esperanza High School is a continuation school located in Gridley, California, serving as part of the Gridley Unified School District. As a continuation program, its primary mission is to provide an alternative educational setting for students who may benefit from a more flexible, individualized, or supportive environment than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school. The school focuses on credit recovery and academic progress, aiming to help students overcome challenges, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for post-secondary success.

The school operates with a commitment to the success of every student, utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction to address diverse learning needs. By fostering a close-knit community, Esperanza High provides students with the social-emotional support and academic resources necessary to rebuild their confidence and achieve their high school diplomas. For those interested in enrollment procedures, current programs, or academic calendars, further information can be found on the Gridley Unified School District’s official website at http://www.gusd.org.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Asian	1

Hispanic
19 (63.3 %)
White
8 (26.7 %)
Black
2 (6.7 %)
Asian
1 (3.3 %)

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:	Gridley Unified
Phone:	(530)846-6721
Website:	http://www.gusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 12

Grade 12 18