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

Fernando R. Ledesma High Named a 2018 Model Continuation School

Fernando R. Ledesma High School is one of 32 schools in the state to be recognized as a 2018 Model Continuation High School, a designation awarded by the California Department of Education to schools that provide exemplary programs to at-risk youth through the use of innovative instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services. “Every day, our teachers and staff unite in their shared goal of addressing our students’ academic, social and emotional well-being, while cultivating a safe and caring learning environment in which they can overcome obstacles and succeed,” Principal Freddy Arteaga said. “Being among the few schools selected across the state as Model Continuation High Schools is a testament to the supportive culture we have worked hard to foster.” click story title for more...

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Rock Star Teacher

Natividad Vizcaino utilizing a SmartBoard to illustrate concepts of linear algebra to her 6th period Integrated Math class.

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Access to Technology

David Doorn's 5th period Integrated Math class using a class set of chromebooks and Google sheets to explore the topic of linear regression.

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Fine Arts

Adrian Isida using a Wacom Cintiq which allows the user to draw on the computer using a dedicated stylus. The commercial art class has four of these available for students to use.

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District News

El Monte Union Celebrates Groundbreaking of Arroyo High Athletic Field and Stadium

The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) community celebrated the groundbreaking of Arroyo High School’s (AHS) Athletic Field and Stadium Project during a ceremony on Jan. 31, signaling the start of construction on a project that includes a high-performance rubberized track and field, new scoreboard, renewed visitor bleachers and concession stands and a grand stadium entrance.

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6 El Monte Union Seniors Celebrate Recognition as QuestBridge Scholars, Will Attend Elite Universities

When South El Monte High School senior Ruben Carrazco joined the Upward Bound Math & Science program at Pasadena City College as a sophomore, he was laser-focused on strengthening his skill set so that he could attend an elite university. As a first-generation college goer, Carrazco dared to dream big, inspired by his mother’s advice to “échale ganas” or “give it all you’ve got.”

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El Monte Union Celebrates Groundbreaking of Mountain View High’s Athletic Field

The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) community came together in celebration of Mountain View High School’s (MVHS) Athletic Field Project during a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 10, which will include a high-performance rubberized track and field, bleachers, concession stands and restrooms, enhanced landscaping and a grand stadium entrance.

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El Monte Union Swears in New and Returning Board Members, Reorganizes Officers

El Monte Union High School District hosted a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected Board Member Qui Nguyen and re-elected Board Members Florencio Briones and Ricardo Padilla during its Dec. 14 Board of Trustees meeting.

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