Original Research by School Decision on Jamison (donald C.) High (continuation)
Jamison High (Donald C. Continuation) is a small alternative school in Lemoore serving grades eleven and twelve. It operates within the Lemoore Union High district in a mostly residential city in the San Joaquin Valley where Naval Air Station Lemoore and Leprino Foods are the primary employers. The school's mission is to serve students who benefit from a non-traditional pathway rather than the standard high school track.
The school enrolls a small student body. Most of the enrollment sits in grade twelve, with a smaller cohort in grade eleven. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller representations of White, American Indian, Black, and multiracial students.
On state testing, the school's proficiency results are low. In English language arts, the proficiency rate is in the mid-range for an alternative school setting. In mathematics, proficiency is zero. In science, proficiency is minimal. These results reflect both the nature of alternative continuation schools, which typically serve students who have fallen behind academically or who struggle with the traditional school environment, and this school's particular student population. A parent considering this program may want to explore with the school directly what academic supports, credit recovery options, and completion pathways it offers.
The school is located on East Bush Street in Lemoore, a compact city with a walkable historic downtown and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Housing costs are moderate; median home values are above the national benchmark but below the state benchmark, and rents are similarly positioned. Most of the city's housing stock is single-family homes, though apartments serve renters and military personnel tied to the nearby Naval Air Station. The city has grown modestly over the last several years, with newer subdivisions and infill development continuing in and around the downtown area.
Lemoore's civic anchors include parks and recreation facilities, a library branch (currently closed for renovation and scheduled to reopen in late 2026), and public transit through the Kings Area Regional Transit system. Schools sit close to downtown and Highway 41, integrated into the city's compact layout rather than isolated on a campus.
State testing data for graduation rate and chronic absenteeism were not available, likely because this is a continuation school serving a specific population where standard metrics may not apply uniformly. A parent should ask the school directly about completion rates, diploma attainment, and transitions to employment or further education, as these may be more meaningful measures of student success in an alternative program. The school website was not located in available sources, so contacting the Lemoore Union High district directly would provide the clearest picture of enrollment requirements, program structure, and outcomes.
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