La Cuesta Continuation High School is an alternative education institution that offers a range of academic and enrichment programs. The school enrolls more than 200 students in grades 9 through 12. It focuses on the social and cultural development of students. La Cuesta Continuation High School conducts fire drills and field trips. The school offers guidance counseling and student support services. It also offers lessons in history, science, foreign language, health education, mathematics and language arts. In addition, the school provides reading skills development classes. La Cuesta Continuation High School is governed by the Santa Barbara School Districts.