Our Commitment

Fernando R. Ledesma High School is a continuation high school committed to a mission of providing students with a personalized alternative education program in a safe, caring environment that focuses on state and district instructional standards, enabling students to develop into successful, productive citizens.

Alternative approaches to learning and flexible academic programs are utilized to better serve the special needs of these students. The Guaranteed Guidance Program ensures that all students have an equal opportunity in all classes in all subject areas, placement is monitored by an ongoing assessment of student needs and the adjustment of programs as needs change. The school's mission supports the mission and goals of the El Monte Union High School District.

Important Announcements

Mustangs in the News

FRLHS Awarded Model School Again in 2023

On April 28, 2023, Fernando R. Ledesma High School was awarded the title of Model Continuation High School for the fourth time in the school’s history. The designation is for three years. Staff, parents, students and community members worked together beginning in August of 2022 to complete the application process. In October of 2022, the school qualified for a visit to verify the application submitted and meet with all stakeholders. After discussions and verification were completed, the school was notified in the Spring of 2023 that they would be receiving the award in April of 2023 on the Midway in San Diego. School personnel, district administrators, and EMUHSD Board members traveled to San Diego to accept the award. Congratulations to the entire schoolwide community for the work you do to make FRLHS a model school for others to emulate.

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Mock Trail

On Friday, October 11, 2024, the first quarter came to end culminating in the Mock-Trial Project for the government students. Mr. MacLellan worked diligently to teach the students about the various aspects of a court case, helping each student to complete the research necessary to master their particular role in the trial. Students became engrossed in the project preparing in their groups for the “murder trial,” each side hoping to be the victor. The trial was held after lunch in the gymnasium with many parents and district administrators attending the event. Students admitted to being quite nervous, wanting to do a good job. For many this would be the first time they would be speaking in such a large setting in front of over a hundred people. Mr. MacLellan and Mr. Doorn served as the judges on the case. The audience of students, parents, and staff members were captivated by the trial performances. All students did an exceptional job with the assignment and the verdict on the two counts came in a split decision, guilty of intent to sell drugs with a not guilty for the murder charge. It turned out to be a great day of engagement for all students as they got to see the Judicial System in action.

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New Year - New Events in the FRLHS Gymnasium

This school year, the gymnasium has hosted many activities and events for the students, staff, parents and community. The FRLHS Multi-purpose Building is a two story facility that houses a weight room upstairs and a full gym downstairs. The EMUHSD held the professional development training Launch Program the week before school started. This was a great opportunity to have teachers and administrators from across the district visit the campus and share the school with them. Coffee with the Principal was held on September 26th. Parents, staff, and administrators met in the breezeway to discuss school goals and parent concerns. Parents were also given a tour of the school. Due to construction throughout the EMUHSD, the gym has been the home away from home for many of the students at all five of the district’s comprehensive high schools, hosting volleyball and basketball practices and games. Most recently, El Monte High School Girls Volleyball Team held their senior night. FRLHS senior presentations including “Seniors What’ Next?” have been hosted in the gym along with the Spirit Week Activities for promoting attendance. In the evenings, the gym has provided students of all ages in Jedi Wrestling with the opportunity to train in a safe environment. Jedi Wrestling is part of USA Wrestling and provides the youth of the community with the opportunity to train at no cost and develop skills they will use in high school and college sports. The FRLHS Gymnasium is not just a home for all of our Mustangs to use, we are happy to share the space with the greater El Monte community.

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District News

Ivy League-Bound El Monte Union Senior Surprised with $50,000 Edison Scholarship

Rosemead High School senior Carmen Ung was in second grade when her father came home with a family gift, a Dell tabletop computer. Ung was immediately fascinated – the way the screen lit up her face, the ability to explore new worlds with a touch of the keypad – she knew right away that technology would change her life.

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Students Across El Monte Union Embrace the Power of the Vote

With students across the El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) soon reaching voting age and the midterm elections around the corner, the District is making voter registration and civic engagement a priority by participating in the California Department of Education’s High School Voter Education Weeks, April 14-25.

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El Monte Union Breaks Ground on Modernized Rosemead Center for Adult Learners

El Monte Union High School District broke ground on a transformative modernization of its Rosemead Center Adult Education Complex on April 16, marking a major milestone in its ongoing efforts to expand educational opportunities.

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El Monte Union Students Gain Real-World Money Skills During Financial Literacy Fair

Mountain View High School (MVHS) empowered students to take control of their financial futures during its inaugural Financial Literacy Fair on April 10, an interactive event led by the school’s U.S. Bank student interns, which offered hands-on activities and peer-to-peer lessons in recognition of Financial Literacy Month.

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