Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)

www.wvusd.k12.ca.us

36 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ron Hockwalt Academies (RHA) is a specialized continuation high school located in Walnut, California, operating under the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, and non-traditional educational setting compared to a large comprehensive high school. By offering smaller class sizes and a more intimate environment, RHA focuses on helping students overcome academic obstacles, recover credits, and stay on track for graduation.

The academy emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes individualized learning plans and student-teacher mentorship. Because the program is geared toward students who need additional guidance or credit acceleration, it provides a structured yet adaptive curriculum that encourages personal responsibility and academic progress. Ultimately, Ron Hockwalt Academies serves as a vital resource within the district, ensuring that students have the necessary tools and encouragement to earn their diplomas and successfully transition toward college or career opportunities.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	17
Asian	13

Hispanic
17 (48.6%)
Asian
13 (37.1%)
White
5 (14.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Walnut Valley Unified
Phone:	(909)594-0776
Website:	http://www.wvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
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 4

Grade 12 32