Original Research by School Decision on Jane Addams Continuation
Jane Addams Continuation is an alternative public high school in Granada Hills serving a largely Hispanic student population in grades nine through twelve. It is part of Los Angeles Unified.
The school is very small, enrolling roughly the size of a single grade cohort across four grades combined. The majority of the enrollment is concentrated in grades eleven and twelve. The student body is economically disadvantaged; a substantial majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student composition is predominantly Hispanic, with small numbers of white and multiracial students and a handful of Asian students.
State testing data for the school is thin. In English language arts, proficiency is at the low single digits. In mathematics and science, no students met state proficiency standards in the most recent reporting year. These results fall well below what districts across Los Angeles County typically achieve. A parent may want to look into what academic supports, remediation, or alternative assessments the school offers, and how it works with students who enter with significant academic gaps.
Graduation rate data was not available in the data provided, so the school's completion outcomes cannot be characterized here. For an alternative school, this absence often reflects the nature of the setting rather than a data gap; alternative programs serve students with varied pathways and reporting structures.
Course offerings and staffing details were not provided. Parents should ask the school directly about what programming it offers beyond traditional academics, whether it provides dual-credit or career pathway opportunities, and what counseling or wraparound services are in place for a population with high economic need.
Granada Hills itself is a quieter, car-dependent residential neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley on the northern edge of Los Angeles. The area has larger housing stock, wider streets, and lower density than central LA, with many midcentury modern homes alongside Mediterranean and Craftsman styles. Most retail and dining is in strip malls along a few arterial streets. The neighborhood has substantial parkland including hiking trails, and residents have access to golf and recreation, though transit options are limited and most rely on personal vehicles. Housing values and rents in the area are higher than state averages, and renters report rents consuming a substantial share of household income.
Los Angeles Unified has implemented two major changes relevant to families. Beginning in February 2025, the district enacted an all-day cellphone ban for all students, including lunch and breaks, with lockable pouches in most middle and high schools. Additionally, voters approved a large school facilities bond to repair aging buildings, funded through a long-term property tax increase that would affect any household purchasing property in the district.
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