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Enrollment
880
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YOUTHBUILD CHARTER SCHOOL OF CALIFORNIA DISTRICT·NCES 060223012197
YouthBuild Charter School of California
611 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 303, Los Angeles, CA 90017 · (213) 741-2600 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL880 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
41 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
787 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 208 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 154 | 18% |
| Grade 11 | 366 | 42% |
| Grade 12 | 152 | 17% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like YouthBuild Charter School of California
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouthBuild Charter School of California this school | 880 | 89.4% | N/A |
| Centennial High Compton | 908 | 90.1% | 29.1% |
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles | 1,159 | 90.9% | N/A |
| Jordan High Los Angeles | 797 | 97.9% | 28.2% |
| Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy High Los Angeles | 525 | 94.1% | N/A |
| Compton High Compton | 1,438 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where YouthBuild Charter School of California ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 880 | #811 of 2,093 | #177 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.3:1 | #732 of 1,352 | #233 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.5% | #888 of 1,351 | #165 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.4% | #316 of 1,575 | #163 of 396 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
880
-72 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
was 25.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 880 | 41.3 | 21.3:1 | 89% (787) |
| 2023-24 | 888 | 35.8 | 24.8:1 | 87% (775) |
| 2022-23 | 667 | 37.5 | 17.8:1 | 93% (619) |
| 2020-21 | 952 | 38 | 25.1:1 | 81% (770) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for YouthBuild Charter School of California.
About YouthBuild Charter School of California
Students in Los Angeles, California, attend YouthBuild Charter School of California, a medium-sized high school. Its 880 students are spread across grades 9 through 12.
The local education agency for YouthBuild Charter School of California is YouthBuild Charter School of California District.
Hispanic students account for 77% of enrollment at YouthBuild Charter School of California. Other groups include 18% Black and 2% multiracial. The county population is about 48% Hispanic. YouthBuild Charter School of California has a diversity index of 37%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 41.3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 21.3:1. Among high schools in California, the typical ratio is 18.2:1. The school's lunch program data list 89% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Los Angeles County, the average is 70%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Los Angeles County show that median household income is about $90,112, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. YouthBuild Charter School of California is one of 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, which together enroll about 1,265,907 students.
Ednovate - Brio College Prep is the public school closest to YouthBuild Charter School of California, about 0.4 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Large. YouthBuild Charter School of California is a public charter school.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 880 was 8% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 952. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (21.3:1) than in 2020-21 (25.1:1).
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at YouthBuild Charter School of California. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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Frequently asked questions
About YouthBuild Charter School of CaliforniaHow many students attend YouthBuild Charter School of California?
YouthBuild Charter School of California enrolls approximately 880 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does YouthBuild Charter School of California serve?
YouthBuild Charter School of California serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at YouthBuild Charter School of California?
The student-to-teacher ratio at YouthBuild Charter School of California is approximately 21.3:1 (41 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at YouthBuild Charter School of California?
At YouthBuild Charter School of California, the student body is approximately 2% White, 77% Hispanic, 18% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees YouthBuild Charter School of California?
YouthBuild Charter School of California is overseen by YouthBuild Charter School of California District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.