A high school that works for your future.

Options For Youth (OFY) is a tuition-free, accredited public charter high school in California with a core focus on workforce preparation. Through personalized education and WIOA workforce programming, OFY ensures students graduate high school equipped with the skills, training, and readiness to pursue their post-grad dreams.

Learn more about OFY and start the enrollment process today by filling out the form below!

Who should enroll at Options For Youth?

While all students age 21 and under are welcome at OFY, OFY programs are designed for students who struggle in traditional learning environments, want to work at their own pace, need flexible scheduling, or require specialized academic or social support. The expansive resources and workforce programming we offer is especially helpful for students who are behind in credits, are English Learners, have unstable housing, or have been disconnected from school or work.

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How does OFY get you to high school graduation?

Earn your accredited high school diploma

Options For Youth is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a nationwide standard for schools committed to high quality educational instruction and continuous program improvement.

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, hands-on experiential learning programs, and free tutoring in core subjects.

Get the flexibility you need!

OFY’s model allows you to work at your pace and tend to other responsibilities outside of school, only requiring you to attend virtual or in-person meetings with teachers and advisors a few times a week.

A safe space for everyone

OFY campuses are small, secure, and designed so that students can focus on their studies without the stress of bullies, noisy hallways, or large crowds. Every student is welcome exactly as they are at OFY!

Free experiential learning opportunities

Earn course credit while traveling to places like a dude-style ranch in Colorado, an organic farm in Northern California, Washington D.C., Italy, even tour historical WWII sites! All at no cost to students or their families.

Make forever friends and memories

In addition to once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunities, OFY has sports teams, clubs, volunteer opportunities, day trips, and social events like prom to ensure you have the high school experience you’ve always wanted.

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How does OFY prepare you for life after high school?

As a Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) school, when you sign up with OFY, you’ll be asked to choose which career pathway fits your interests and future goals the best from the following list (don’t worry, you can change at any time!) to help guide the kind of custom resources and training you’ll receive:

- Creative
- Health
- Nature
- Building & Fixing
- Helping
- Business

Every OFY student is provided access to workforce preparation programming, including Career Technical Education (CTE) classes, job fairs and networking events, soft skill workshops (ie. resume building and interviewing strategies), and internship opportunities. Many students will be connected with additional partner resources based on socioeconomic need.

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What our students say

I enjoyed the flexibility that the teachers had with the students' schedules and I also love how you can have the option to work alone or in a DI class. It's overall a safe environment and it's an atmosphere where I can be productive and still have fun.

- Mikala, 2023 OFY grad

I enjoyed how positive and welcoming everyone was. It is very noticeable how much the teachers at the school care about their students and go above and beyond to support each student regardless of their situation.

- Jessica, 2023 OFY grad

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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 14-21
(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.

Cudahy

7955 South Atlantic Ave.
Cudahy, CA 90201

Vermont

8219 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Koreatown

2322 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057

Bellflower

10058 Rosecrans Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706

Compton

2001 N Long Beach Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221

Watts

638 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles 90059