School Overview
Highland Park Continuation High School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a specialized campus within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may have fallen behind in credits or require a non-traditional setting to complete their high school graduation requirements. The school focuses on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and academic intervention, aiming to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out and help them successfully earn their diplomas.

The campus culture at Highland Park is typically characterized by smaller class sizes and a more personalized teacher-to-student ratio, which allows staff to provide targeted social-emotional and academic support. By offering a curriculum tailored to students’ specific pacing needs and life circumstances, the school serves as a vital bridge for those seeking to overcome barriers to success. Through its structured yet adaptable approach, Highland Park Continuation remains dedicated to empowering students to overcome academic challenges and prepare for post-secondary opportunities or career pathways.
62
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
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: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (323)254-3421
Website: http://www.highlandparkhs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
9th
10th
11th
12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Highland Park Continuation
Grade
9th
10th
11th
12th
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)