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It's not too late to graduate
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

We love our teachers

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Today (5/6/25) is National Teachers' Day and this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. We wanted to take the time to thank all of our amazing educators here at YouthBuild Charter School of California for everything they do to support our young people!
Senior Spotlight Israel Banks

Senior Spotlight: Israel Banks

Israel Banks, a senior at our Fresno site, recently completed all of her credits and will be walking across the graduation stage to receive her diploma in June. Read more about Israel and her road to graduation in our Q&A.
Check Out Our April Newsletter

Our April Newsletter is Here!

Click the link in the heading to check out our April Newsletter, featuring updates about YouthBuild Day, forklift training, field trips, and more!
a graduate walks through a door to a future filled with potential

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