Moneta Continuation

17951 South Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248

monetachs.lausd.org

46 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Moneta Continuation High School, located in Gardena, California, is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and serves as an alternative educational setting for students who require a more flexible or specialized approach to completing their high school diploma. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Moneta provides a smaller, more personalized environment designed to support students who may be at risk of not graduating due to credit deficiencies, personal challenges, or the need for a non-traditional academic schedule.

The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, allowing students to work at a pace that better suits their specific needs. By offering smaller class sizes and a more intimate campus culture, Moneta aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where teachers can provide targeted mentorship and academic interventions. The ultimate goal of the institution is to re-engage students in their education, ensure they meet the requirements for graduation, and provide them with the necessary tools to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moneta Continuation
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	30
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
30 (65.2%)
Black
11 (23.9%)
White
2 (4.3%)
Asian
1 (2.2%)
Two or More
1 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)354-4951
Website:	http://monetachs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 8