Welcome to the Pegasus High School website

An alternative high school, Pegasus serves students ages 16-19 who are at risk of not graduating because of missing credits.

Started in 1991 as a separate 'alternative' school in the East Side Union High School District, Pegasus is located on the Independence High School campus. Pegasus has 120 students, six teachers, one counselor, one registrar/secretary, and one coordinator/principal. Each standard school day is three-and-a half hours long, with 60 A.M. students attending from 7:50 A.M. to 11:25 A.M. and 60 students attending from 11:40 A.M. to 3:15 P.M. All Pegasus students are expected to do more than just attend the daily school session. Students are also expected to participate in at least one of the following: adult education classes, junior college classes, vocational training, CCOC, ROP, and/or community service.

Pegasus accepts students who may have dropped out or who have significantly fallen behind in credits necessary for graduation. Every student comes to Pegasus needing to make-up credits and to get back on track. Graduation from high school is the driving force behind Pegasus.

Students receive direct instruction in English, social studies and science/math. In their social studies class, students may receive credit in U.S. History, Civics and/or Economics. In English class, the focus is on becoming proficient in writing, speaking, reading, and listening. In math, students are given instruction in Algebra and Geometry. In the Integrated Science class, topics include scientific theory, time, cosmology, quantum mechanics, computer systems and networking. In all classes, projects, class participation and consistent improvement are the keys to success. The supportive environment that Pegasus provides encourages all students to accept personal responsibility and, once successful, to move productively forward to the next stage of their lives.