Six continuation high schools in Orange County have been named Model Continuation High Schools for 2025.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Wednesday that 74 schools statewide earned the designation for their efforts in offering flexible scheduling, instructional strategies and counseling services tailored to students at risk of not graduating.
“The priority of our Model Continuation High Schools is to give students more than a diploma,” Thurmond said. “The teachers and administrators aim to provide students with a student-centered approach that meets their diverse academic, social and emotional needs and opportunities to explore options beyond high school, preparing students for the future whether they choose to pursue further education or join the workforce.”
Continuation schools serve students who are behind on credits and at risk of not completing their education, providing them with alternative pathways to earn a high school diploma. There are currently 429 continuation high schools in California serving approximately 49,000 students.
The Model Continuation program recognizes schools that offer exceptional academic and social opportunities for their students. The six recognized schools in Orange County are:
- La Vista High School (Fullerton Joint Union High School District)
- Marie L. Hare High School (Garden Grove Unified School District)
- Valley Vista High School (Huntington Beach Union High School District)
- El Camino Real High School (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District)
- Silverado High School (Saddleback Valley Unified School District)
- Lorin Griset Academy (Santa Ana Unified School District)
The newly designated Model Continuation High Schools are set to be honored in April at the California Continuation Education Association Plus state conference.