Mendota Continuation High
35 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mendota Continuation High School, located on Smoot Avenue in Mendota, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Mendota Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible or personalized academic environment than what is provided in a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on credit recovery and individualized learning paths, the institution aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, stay on track for graduation, and successfully earn their high school diplomas.
Beyond its academic mission, Mendota Continuation High emphasizes the social and emotional well-being of its student body. The school provides a smaller, more focused community where students receive increased attention from teachers and support staff. This environment is structured to foster accountability and student engagement, ensuring that those who have struggled in larger settings have the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state standards and prepare for their post-secondary futures, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond its academic mission, Mendota Continuation High emphasizes the social and emotional well-being of its student body. The school provides a smaller, more focused community where students receive increased attention from teachers and support staff. This environment is structured to foster accountability and student engagement, ensuring that those who have struggled in larger settings have the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state standards and prepare for their post-secondary futures, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
35
Total Students
2.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 33 |
| Asian | 1 |
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Hispanic33 (94.3 %)
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White1 (2.9 %)
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Asian1 (2.9 %)
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: | Mendota Unified |
| Phone: | (559)655-4412 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 35 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 2.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 24 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 10
4
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
17
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 4 |
| Grade 11 | 14 |
| Grade 12 | 17 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 11 | 31.4% |
| Male | 24 | 68.6% |
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