Mad River High (Continuation)

29 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tsurai High School is an alternative educational institution located in McKinleyville, California, operating under the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. As a continuation high school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and personalized academic support, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements and earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond its academic focus, Tsurai High emphasizes student well-being and personal development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a close-knit campus culture, the school fosters strong relationships between staff and students, which is essential for re-engaging those who have fallen behind. The program is designed to identify and address the specific barriers students face, providing a pathway to success that prioritizes practical skills and emotional stability as students prepare for their post-secondary futures.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mad River High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
18 (62.1 %)
Two or More
4 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (10.3 %)
American Indian
3 (10.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (3.4 %)

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:	Northern Humboldt Union High
Phone:	(707)839-6480
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
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 1

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 13