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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

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NOW HIRING!

We looking to fill several teaching positions, including English teachers, STEM teachers, and multi-subject teachers at our school sites in Palmdale, Canoga Park, Montebello, Compton and San Diego. Click the heading above to view available positions and learn how to apply.
El Monte students and staff posing near a balloon arch that says YB 24

YouthBuild Day 2024

We had an incredible time at YouthBuild Day on Tuesday, April 23rd at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area! We had 13 YouthBuild programs and over 300 young people come out to celebrate. The day featured carnival games, an obstacle course, flag football, sack races, student speeches, arts and crafts, and the In N Out truck.
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.
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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!

At A Glance

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