Kinney High School

At Kinney High School, we know the value of being present, positive, and productive, and that one can never give up if they want to achieve their dreams. We aim to offer a solid credit recovery program that is built around relationships, the best standards-based curriculum, and a solid Social-Emotional program. The vision of Kinney High School is to offer an alternative place for learning while providing a safe, caring environment where students can improve their academic, personal, and social skills to become positive, productive members of society. We provide this through smaller class sizes, by emphasizing personal responsibility, and by establishing a safe and nurturing climate that enhances self-esteem.

Mission Statement

Kinney High is dedicated to student learning. We believe that all students can learn and be successful in an environment that best suits individual students' learning styles, academic abilities, and personal needs.

At Kinney High School we believe that all students can learn given sufficient time and support through smaller classes and personalized instruction that emphasizes personal responsibility in a safe and nurturing environment. Since 1919, continuation education has been an option for high school students in the State of California. In its earliest period, continuing education was seen as a means for helping the student who had to go to work and wished to stay in school to achieve a high school diploma. Our mission is to address and serve students who are in danger of not completing high school. This forces us to be creative when trying to engage as many students as possible and make the learning meaningful and relevant.

As specified by law the Folsom Cordova Unified School District developed Kinney High School in 1966 as a continuation program for students. The expectation is that Kinney students will complete the same curriculum for graduation as other students in the district and are subject to the same state and district mandated requirements. The Kinney High School student body size fluctuates over the course of a school year as we have an open enrollment policy that allows students to enter or exit as needed. Traditionally the school averages approximately 130 and serves in excess of 250 students during the school year. However, the school population seldom exceeds 150 students at any given time. The school's gender distribution was 37% female to 63% male students in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's largest ethnic groups are Latino (47%), White (17%), African American (16%), and two or more races (16%). 83% of students who attend Kinney High School are socioeconomically disadvantaged, while 10% are homeless and 18% of our students are English Learners. In addition, we are 25% Special Education students.

Kinney High School provides an instructional setting that is different from the traditional high school in its approach to teaching. These differences are designed to provide each student with an educational program that prepares them for completion of the district and State common core standards and prepares the individual for a career or post-secondary education. In addition to completing the requirements for graduation, each student will have the opportunity to acquire the values, skills, and knowledge necessary to promote lifelong learning, enhance self-esteem, and become responsible citizens. We stress the importance of being present, positive, and productive.