Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

19 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carpe Diem High School is a public continuation school located in Petaluma, California, operating under the Petaluma Joint Union High School District. Designed as an alternative to the traditional high school experience, the school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive learning environment for students who may have struggled in a conventional classroom setting or who require a different path to graduation. Its mission is centered on credit recovery and personalized academic support, helping students stay on track to earn their diplomas in a smaller, more individualized atmosphere.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community where faculty can provide targeted guidance to address the specific social, emotional, and academic needs of their students. By offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to students who need to regain credits, Carpe Diem High serves as a vital bridge for those working toward post-secondary success. Its location on Fair Street places it within the heart of the Petaluma educational community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing diverse learning options for all local youth.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carpe Diem High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
14 (82.4%)
Hispanic
2 (11.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (5.9%)

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:	Petaluma Joint Union High
Phone:	(707)778-4796
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 8

Grade 12 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carpe Diem High (Continuation)
Grade	Student Count
Grade 11	8
Grade 12	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carpe Diem High (Continuation)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	6	31.6%
Male	11	57.9%
Not Specified	2	10.5%

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