Abraxas Continuation High
218 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Abraxas Continuation High School, located in Poway, California, is a specialized institution within the Poway Unified School District designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible, alternative educational environment. Unlike traditional high schools, Abraxas focuses on providing a personalized approach to learning, helping students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a different instructional setting to stay on track for graduation. The school emphasizes smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a supportive culture that aims to re-engage students academically while preparing them for life after high school.
Beyond its focus on credit recovery and academic progress, Abraxas is committed to fostering the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school environment is tailored to build self-confidence and provide the necessary guidance for students to overcome personal or academic hurdles. By maintaining a close-knit community and a structured but adaptive curriculum, the staff at Abraxas works to ensure that all students have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma and transitioning successfully into college, vocational training, or the workforce.
Beyond its focus on credit recovery and academic progress, Abraxas is committed to fostering the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school environment is tailored to build self-confidence and provide the necessary guidance for students to overcome personal or academic hurdles. By maintaining a close-knit community and a structured but adaptive curriculum, the staff at Abraxas works to ensure that all students have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma and transitioning successfully into college, vocational training, or the workforce.
218
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic | 67 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White80 (36.9 %)
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Hispanic67 (30.9 %)
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Asian33 (15.2 %)
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Two or More20 (9.2 %)
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Black15 (6.9 %)
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American Indian1 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.5 %)
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: | Poway Unified |
| Phone: | (858)748-5900 |
| Website: | http://www.powayusd.com/pusdahs |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 218 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 84 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 11
19
Grade 12
199
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 19 |
| Grade 12 | 199 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 75 | 34.4% |
| Male | 142 | 65.1% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.5% |
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