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.
218
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraxas Continuation High
Demographic Student Count
White80
Hispanic67
Black15
Asian33
Two or More20
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    80 (36.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (30.9 %)
  • Asian
    33 (15.2 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (9.2 %)
  • Black
    15 (6.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Abraxas Continuation High
Grade Student Count
Grade 1119
Grade 12199
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Abraxas Continuation High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7534.4%
Male14265.1%
Not Specified10.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)