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La Cuesta Continuation High School
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Quick facts
- Grades served
- 9-12
- Enrollment
- 77
- Principal
- Carlos Cohen (2026, alted.sbunified.org; principal of both La Cuesta and Alta Vista)
- Phone
- (805) 966-0883
About
La Cuesta Continuation High School is the Santa Barbara Unified School District's continuation high school, serving students (generally ages 16-18) who need an alternative pathway to a high-school diploma. It operates under the district's Alternative Education umbrella alongside Alta Vista. Enrollment is small and fluctuates as students transfer in and out.
Academics & public data
Funding
- Per-pupil spending
- $16,835 per student, district-wide (Santa Barbara Unified, ~2021-24, U.S. News/NCES; not school-specific)
- District budget context
- Part of Santa Barbara Unified School District (Alternative Education program)
Data as of 2025.
AP & advanced coursework
Continuation school focused on credit recovery and an alternative pathway to a diploma; does not offer AP/IB. CAASPP, graduation, A-G, college-going, and EL% data are suppressed/unpublished for this small school.
Athletics
Intramural sports
None verified; as a small continuation school La Cuesta does not appear to offer intramural or interscholastic athletics.
College & career support
La Cuesta (est. 1966) is Santa Barbara Unified's sole continuation high school, serving students 16+ at risk of not graduating. The program emphasizes credit acceleration and recovery so students can graduate on time or as quickly as possible toward an alternative diploma path. Support includes a College and Career center/technician focused on post-secondary transitions, an academic counselor, two full-time licensed therapists, a part-time school psychologist, and a student liaison/family outreach coordinator. Each student pairs with a mentor teacher for a daily homeroom; dual-enrollment/SBCC pathways are available through the broader Santa Barbara Unified alternative-education programs.
Community
Parent–Teacher Association
No parent-teacher association verified for this continuation program.
Athletic boosters
No athletic booster organization verified.
Frequently asked questions
- What grades does La Cuesta Continuation High School serve?
- La Cuesta Continuation High School serves grades 9-12.
- How many students attend La Cuesta Continuation High School?
- La Cuesta Continuation High School enrolls approximately 77 students, based on the most recent published figures.
- Is La Cuesta Continuation High School a public or private school?
- La Cuesta Continuation High School is a continuation high school in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
- Where is La Cuesta Continuation High School located?
- La Cuesta Continuation High School is located at 710 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101.
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