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Whitcomb Continuation High

350 West Mauna Loa Ave., Glendora, CA, 91740

About Whitcomb Continuation High

Whitcomb Continuation High School is a public high school in Glendora, California. It is part of the Glendora Unified School District and serves students in grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools for alternative education and has about 100 students who learn in a supportive environment. The school has about 15 students for every teacher, and it stresses a personalized approach to help students meet graduation requirements through credit recovery. There are a lot of different people on campus, with 62% of students being minorities and 53% being economically disadvantaged. Recent school data shows that 15% of students are good at reading and 10% are good at math. Students are encouraged to work toward their future goals by studying for tests like the SAT and ACT. The school is in a good neighborhood where the median home price is around $850,000. It is known for being one of the best schools because it is open to everyone. Small class sizes and a strong commitment to helping students succeed and become more resilient are two of its best features, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Whitcomb Continuation High Contact Information

Address

350 West Mauna Loa Ave., Glendora, CA, 91740

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Phone

(626) 852-4550

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 15%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 15% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
88
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5947 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Whitcomb Continuation High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 36.36%
Asian 5.68%
Hispanic 50%
Black 1.14%
Two+ Races 5.68%
Native Am. 0%
White
36.36%
Asian
5.68%
Hispanic
50%
Black
1.14%
Two+ Races
5.68%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 88
36.36%
32 Female
62.5%
55 Male

Student Population

88 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

88 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The theme for the start of the school year at Whitcomb Continuation High School is "Rise Above," which encourages students to face their problems and reach their full potential. The school is more dedicated than ever to getting students ready for college and careers by using AVID teaching methods in all of its classes. This adds to its reputation as a Model Continuation High School. There is also a new cell phone policy on campus that helps students by keeping classrooms free of distractions and promoting good mental health.

FAQ

Q1. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Whitcomb Continuation High helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q3. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Whitcomb Continuation High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does Whitcomb Continuation High encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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