YOUTHBUILD CHARTER SCHOOL OF CALIFORNIA

YouthBuild Charter School of California is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Inyo County Office of Education school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 1,115 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, YouthBuild Charter School of California has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

YouthBuild Charter School of California (YCSC) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school specifically designed to serve young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who have previously left the traditional school system without a diploma. Operating through a network of partnerships with local YouthBuild programs, the school provides a supportive, alternative educational environment that combines rigorous academic instruction with vocational training. Its mission is to re-engage disconnected youth by offering them a second chance to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously gaining hands-on experience in high-demand fields like construction, healthcare, and technology.

The school is defined by a "holistic" approach that prioritizes student advocacy, personalized learning, and community involvement. Rather than focusing solely on test scores, YCSC emphasizes competency-based education, allowing students to learn at their own pace and apply their academic knowledge to real-world community service projects. By integrating social justice, leadership development, and job-readiness training into the curriculum, the school empowers its students to overcome systemic barriers, develop long-term career goals, and successfully transition into higher education or the workforce as confident, civic-minded adults.

For more information, contact YouthBuild Charter School of California at (213) 741-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.