TEMPLE CITY ALTERNATIVE

Temple City Alternative is a Title I public school that is part of the Temple City Unified school district, located in Temple City, CA with about 13 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Temple City Alternative, located on Pentland St. in Temple City, California, serves as the district’s specialized educational setting designed to support students who may benefit from an environment outside of the traditional comprehensive high school model. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and personalized instruction, allowing students to work at a pace that aligns with their individual learning styles and graduation goals. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the program fosters a close-knit atmosphere where students receive more direct attention from instructors and support staff.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes student well-being and social-emotional growth, aiming to re-engage students who have struggled in conventional classrooms. Temple City Alternative provides a flexible curriculum that helps students overcome hurdles, stay on track for their high school diplomas, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, such as community college or vocational training. It serves as a vital resource within the Temple City Unified School District for ensuring that all students, regardless of their academic journey, have a viable path toward success.

For more information, contact Temple City Alternative at (626) 548-5113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.