Laurel Ruff Transition

www.sanjuan.edu/laurelruff

142 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

Laurel Ruff Transition School, located in Sacramento, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the San Juan Unified School District. It is designed specifically to serve students with special needs, typically ranging in age from 18 to 22, who have completed their high school credit requirements but require further support to transition into adult life. The program focuses on "post-secondary" education, emphasizing the development of functional life skills, social integration, and vocational preparation to help students reach their highest level of independence.

The school’s curriculum is highly individualized, prioritizing real-world application over traditional classroom instruction. Students participate in community-based instruction, vocational training, and workability programs that connect them with local businesses for hands-on experience. By fostering partnerships within the Sacramento community and focusing on personal autonomy, Laurel Ruff aims to ensure that its students successfully navigate the transition from a structured school environment to meaningful participation in the broader community.

142

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Ruff Transition
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	28
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
74 (52.1%)
Hispanic
28 (19.7%)
Black
15 (10.6%)
Asian
11 (7.7%)
Two or More
11 (7.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7586
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/laurelruff
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 12 142