Amelia Earhart Continuation

5355 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

earhartchs.lausd.org

69 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amelia Earhart Continuation High School, located in North Hollywood, is a specialized educational facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a continuation school, its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who are at risk of not graduating or who have struggled in traditional comprehensive high school settings. The school focuses on credit recovery and academic acceleration, allowing students to work at their own pace to fulfill the necessary requirements for a high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes student support services, smaller class sizes, and a personalized approach to instruction. By tailoring programs to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body, Amelia Earhart aims to re-engage students in their education and provide them with a clear pathway to graduation. The school serves as a crucial resource for the North Hollywood community, helping students overcome obstacles and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, including college and career pathways.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amelia Earhart Continuation
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	60
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
60 (87.0%)
Two or More
4 (5.8%)
White
2 (2.9%)
Black
2 (2.9%)
Asian
1 (1.4%)

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:	(818)769-4877
Website:	http://earhartchs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
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 11 19

Grade 12 50