About Us

Coast High School offers independent study to eligible high school students who are looking for an alternative to the regular high school. Students must be able to complete high school course work independently.

Each student completes course assignments at home; however, teacher help is available during school hours via telephone or email.

Students take one academic course (math, science, language arts or social studies) at a time which should be completed in four weeks or less. Additional classes may be taken, such as physical education, foods, keyboarding, or prenatal and parenting classes. We have an on-site Child Development Center for teen parents.

Coast curriculum is aligned with state content standards and district curriculum standards. CHS operates under the California Code of Regulations for Independent Study.

About Our Students

Coast H.S. has approximately 280-380 students. In general, CHS students are self-starters who want greater flexibility, a smaller campus, an individualized program, or an academic or personal fresh start. Students choose CHS to make up credits and return to their home schools, to work, to attend college, and to accommodate personal circumstances, such as health, parenting, or other individual needs. Some students complete high school at Coast and graduate in our cap and gown ceremony in June.