Park West High (Continuation)

1460 W. Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767

www.pusd.org

244 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Park West High School, located in Pomona, California, operates as a continuation high school within the Pomona Unified School District. These institutions are specifically designed to serve students who may have fallen behind in credit accumulation or who require a more flexible, personalized academic environment to succeed. The school focuses on providing an alternative pathway to graduation, offering a supportive setting where students can recover credits and work toward their high school diploma at their own pace.

By utilizing a smaller, more intimate learning environment, Park West High emphasizes individualized instruction and social-emotional support. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of its student population, aiming to overcome traditional barriers to education. Through its dedicated staff and district resources, the school strives to empower its students to overcome academic challenges, fostering a pathway to post-secondary success and career readiness.

244

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park West High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	224
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
224 (91.8 %)
Black
9 (3.7 %)
White
4 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Pomona Unified
Phone:	(909)397-4900
Website:	http://www.pusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 56

Grade 12 188