Black Rock Alternative/Continuation

Morongo Unified
59273 Sunnyslope
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
122 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation High School, located in Yucca Valley, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Morongo Unified School District. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the school focuses on providing a flexible, personalized approach to learning. By offering a smaller campus atmosphere and a more intimate teacher-to-student ratio, the program helps students recover credits, address attendance challenges, and stay on track toward high school graduation.

The school emphasizes academic recovery and personal growth, catering to students who benefit from an alternative pace and structure. Beyond core academic instruction, Black Rock prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of its students, aiming to foster a supportive community where young people can overcome obstacles and build the confidence necessary to succeed. By providing this tailored educational path, the school plays a vital role in ensuring that every student in the Yucca Valley area has the opportunity to earn their diploma and transition into post-secondary success.
122
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    56 (45.9%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (41.0%)
  • Black
    14 (11.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6%)
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: Morongo Unified
Phone: (760)369-6310
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 10 1
Grade 11 51
Grade 12 70
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Yucca Valley High
Morongo Unified
1,168 Students
7600 Sage Ave.
Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (3.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th