A high school that meets you where you are.

Options For Youth (OFY) is a network of free, public charter high schools located throughout California. Our schools specialize in providing guided independent study, online and in-person classes, and personalized learning programs for students who need an alternative to traditional education. We are now enrolling 7-12 grade students, aged 21 or under. Start the enrollment process today by filling out the form below!

How does Options For Youth get you to high school graduation?

FLEXIBILITY

Personalized schedules allow you to balance academics with responsibilities outside of school.

CREDIT RECOVERY

Want to catch up on credits faster? At OFY, you can work on course material at your own pace and earn credits year-round.

CARING TEACHERS

OFY'S staff provides individual guidance, supporting students both personally and academically

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

OFY offers credit-bearing cultural immersion trips to destinations in and outside the US, all at no cost to students and their families

Who should enroll at Options For Youth?

While anyone age 21* or under is welcome at Options For Youth, our programs are designed for the nontraditional student who needs to make up failed courses, wants to work at a faster pace to graduate early, or requires a flexible schedule so they can work, help a member of the family, or pursue personal interests. *may vary by location

Get in touch to learn more!

Program Features

Earn your accredited high school diploma

Teens can earn their accredited high school diploma and feel prepared for life after high school, whatever path that may be.

Thrive with a blended learning model

OFY offers multiple learning formats to fit the unique needs of each student. These include small group classes, guided independent study, online courses, and hands-on experiential learning programs.

Feel safe in a smaller, quieter learning environment

OFY is a small, secure campus where every student is welcome exactly as they are and can focus on their studies without the social stresses of noisy hallways, large crowds, or bullying.

What our students say

Testimonials

Before I joined Options For Youth, I was a C-D average student. While attending OFY, I became a straight A student. Now that I am graduating Options For Youth, I am set to attend college on a full-ride scholarship.

- 2021 OFY GRAD

I really appreciate everyone at OFY. I met so many amazing people that I’d love to have in my life. It’s safe, great, fair, and really helps your education. Thank you for the best opportunity I’ve ever had!

- 2021 OFY GRAD

FAQs

Is OFY free?

Yes! OFY is completely FREE for students. There is no tuition or fees of any kind.

I heard there are free travel opportunities. Is that true?

Yes! Options For Youth partners with Pathways Travels to provide travel experiences that are 100% free to students. Trips vary by OFY location but may include a college tour, a farm in Northern California, a ranch in Colorado, Washington D.C., Italy, Cuba, Ireland, and more! Be sure to ask which trips are being offered at your OFY location when you get in touch!

How often do students have to attend Options For Youth centers?

Students are required to meet with their teachers at least twice per week for one hour each visit and may be required to attend additional appointments and/or small group classes if more help is needed in core subjects.

Does OFY have traditional student activities like prom, student leadership, and pep rallies?

Yes, OFY is happy to offer students many traditional high school activities. Activities vary by location, so be sure to fill out the form above and ask your Enrollment Specialist when they call.

Is the diploma received at Options For Youth the same as a diploma received at a traditional high school?

Yes. Options For Youth is a WASC-accredited public school approved by the California State Board of Education and meets or exceeds all high school graduation requirements.

Are there admission requirements?

Options For Youth accepts any student who meets all three of these requirements:
(1) is between the ages of 14-24
(2) is not enrolled in an equivalent educational program, eg. another public high school
(3) resides within the county or a contiguous county of the OFY location’s chartering school district

Get in touch to learn more about enrolling at OFY!

Fill out the interest form below to get in touch with an Enrollment Specialist, who will answer any questions you have and help you get started.

Locations

Find an Options For Youth location near you!

Don't see a local location below? Fill out the form above and an Enrollment Specialist will be in touch to help you find the location nearest to you.

Arleta

Bellflower

City of Industry

Chino

Compton

Encino

Fontana

Hawthorne

Hesperia

Koreatown

Lancaster

Long Beach

Los Angeles

Moreno Valley

Northridge

Oxnard

Palmdale

Pasadena

Sacramento

San Bernardino

San Gabriel

Simi Valley

Rancho Cucamonga

Upland

Victorville