Owensmouth Continuation

owensmouthchs.lausd.org

79 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Owensmouth Continuation High School, located in Canoga Park, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Designed for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive atmosphere. It is structured to help students recover academic credits, stay on track for graduation, and overcome personal or social challenges that might otherwise hinder their progress toward a high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more personalized learning community where faculty can provide targeted attention to each student’s academic and emotional needs. By offering a modified curriculum and a supportive staff, Owensmouth aims to re-engage students in their education, helping them build the necessary skills to transition successfully into post-secondary life, whether that involves entering the workforce, enrolling in community college, or pursuing vocational training.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owensmouth Continuation
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	73
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
73 (92.4%)
White
2 (2.5%)
Asian
2 (2.5%)
Two or More
2 (2.5%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)340-7663
Website:	http://owensmouthchs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
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 9 8

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 18