Canyon Oaks Youth Center

www.smcoe.org

8 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Canyon Oaks Youth Center is a specialized educational and residential facility located in Redwood City, California, operated under the jurisdiction of the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). It functions as a secure facility designed to provide comprehensive support for court-involved youth. The center prioritizes a rehabilitative approach, offering a structured environment that integrates academic instruction, behavioral health services, and social-emotional development to help students transition back into their communities successfully.

The academic program at Canyon Oaks is tailored to meet the unique needs of its population, ensuring that students remain on track with their educational requirements despite their circumstances. By aligning its curriculum with state standards and offering small class sizes, the center provides individualized instruction that addresses gaps in learning. Through its partnership with SMCOE, the facility emphasizes the importance of educational continuity, vocational preparation, and the development of life skills as vital components of the youth’s path toward future stability and personal growth.

Total Students

1.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Oaks Youth Center
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	6
Black	2

Hispanic
6 (75.0%)
Black
2 (25.0%)

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:	San Mateo County Office of Education
Phone:	(650)839-1810
Website:	http://www.smcoe.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 8 3

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 2