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YouthBuild Charter School of California is a free, project-based charter school, rooted in social justice, for students between 16-24 years of age.

Highlights

Graduate Spotlight - Melissa Cordova

Graduate Spotlight: Melissa Cordova, Class of 2013

Melissa Cordova graduated from our El Monte site at the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps in 2013. Since then, she has gone on to earn her Associate's from Pasadena City College, her Bachelor's in Psychology from Cal State Los Angeles, and she was recently accepted to USC to earn her Master's in School Psychology. Read our Q&A with Melissa here.
a student writes on the Thrive board

Antelope Valley YouthBuild Hosts "Art Peace" Event

In March, our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild hosted their Trimester 2 CAP (Community Action Project) called “Art Peace.” Art Peace was a community event focused on well-being, fostering community bonding through creative activities. Read more about the event and check out photos by clicking the heading link above!
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A Better Future Starts With Your High School Diploma

Is earning your high school diploma worth the time and effort? Definitely! With a diploma, you can increase your earning potential and find more job opportunities, go to college or trade school, complete an apprenticeship and get a union job, start a business, or join the military. If you had to leave high school early and are looking for a second chance to earn your diploma, YouthBuild Charter School of California can help!

At A Glance

  • 16 Years in Operation
  • 16 School Campuses
  • 6,000+ Graduates
  • 64 Full-time Faculty and Staff
  • 71% Graduation Rate