Peninsula High (Continuation)

phs.smuhsd.org

123 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peninsula High School, located at 300 Piedmont Ave. in San Bruno, California, serves as the continuation high school for the San Mateo Union High School District. Designed for students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, and supportive educational environment than a traditional comprehensive high school, Peninsula provides an alternative pathway toward earning a high school diploma. The school focuses on credit recovery and academic acceleration, helping students regain their standing and progress toward graduation through smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from staff.

Beyond academics, Peninsula High emphasizes a holistic approach to student success by fostering a close-knit, supportive community. The school is known for its strong focus on social-emotional learning, character development, and career readiness. By providing a safe and focused setting, the school aims to empower students to overcome personal or academic hurdles, build confidence, and successfully transition to post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

123

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peninsula High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	93
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
93 (75.6%)
Pacific Islander
10 (8.1%)
White
7 (5.7%)
Asian
7 (5.7%)
Two or More
5 (4.1%)
Black
1 (0.8%)

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:	San Mateo Union High
Phone:	(650)558-2402
Website:	http://phs.smuhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10 3

Grade 11 54

Grade 12 66