Central High (Continuation)
165 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
Central High School in Morgan Hill, California, functions as the district’s alternative education site, commonly referred to as a "continuation" high school. These institutions are specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The school provides a flexible academic setting that focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, helping students who have fallen behind in their credits or who thrive better in smaller, more intimate classroom settings to get back on track toward graduation.
The primary mission of Central High is to provide a path to a high school diploma for students who may struggle with the pace or structure of a comprehensive high school. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering closer relationships between students and staff, the school creates a supportive community aimed at improving both academic performance and personal accountability. Ultimately, Central High serves as a vital resource within the Morgan Hill Unified School District, ensuring that students have access to the academic support and guidance necessary to successfully complete their secondary education and prepare for post-graduate opportunities.
The primary mission of Central High is to provide a path to a high school diploma for students who may struggle with the pace or structure of a comprehensive high school. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering closer relationships between students and staff, the school creates a supportive community aimed at improving both academic performance and personal accountability. Ultimately, Central High serves as a vital resource within the Morgan Hill Unified School District, ensuring that students have access to the academic support and guidance necessary to successfully complete their secondary education and prepare for post-graduate opportunities.
165
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic | 127 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic127 (77.9 %)
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White26 (16.0 %)
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Asian4 (2.5 %)
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Two or More4 (2.5 %)
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Black1 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.6 %)
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: | Morgan Hill Unified |
| Phone: | (408)201-6300 |
| Grade Range: | 10th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 165 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 50 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
6
Grade 10
16
Grade 11
65
Grade 12
78
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 6 |
| Grade 10 | 16 |
| Grade 11 | 65 |
| Grade 12 | 78 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 81 | 49.1% |
| Male | 82 | 49.7% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 1.2% |
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