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Public. Tuition free. Open to all.

Transitional Kindergarten to 12^th grade.

With four school campuses in downtown Los Angeles, Value Schools is here to help your child thrive.

At Value Schools, we understand that selecting the perfect educational institution for your child is a significant decision. We are committed to creating an atmosphere of academic excellence, unlocking the full potential of students at all stages of their educational journey, and fostering inclusive and supportive communities in neighborhoods that have traditionally lacked access to quality education.

529 EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS $1,000 for every eligible kindergartener FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING for families and high school students SCHOLARSHIPS for high school students on their way to university or college FEDERAL FINANCIAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) support for students	PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for high school students FREE CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES with community business leaders FREE EAST COAST COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TOUR opportunities to Harvard, NYU, Columbia, Brown, Boston University and more
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES for all high school students COMPREHENSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS to assist students with any challenge COLLEGE COUNSELORS for high school students and SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COUNSELORS at every grade level	SPORTS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS at every age and experience level AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS with engaging activities and academic supports STUDENT-DESIGNED AND STUDENT-RUN CLUBS and extra-curricular activities like dance, art, film making, gardening, debate and more

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	The statistics speak for themselves:

71% of our high school graduates meet the A-G admission requirements for UC and CSU	93% of our high school students graduate	100% of eligible kindergarteners receive a $1,000 education savings account	97% of our high school graduates are accepted to 4-year universities or 2-year community colleges

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At Value Schools we give our students ACCESS to an exceptional education and meaningful, unique, interactive experiences in the community.

We INVITE our students to own their educational choices and participate in activities that enhance their experience.

We EMPOWER our students and families as we support the educational programs and experiences that guide them toward fulfilling their dreams.

We are right where you need us to be.

Founded in 2002, Value Schools increases academic success among students who are traditionally underserved using a values-based approach with instructional strategies and supports based on research that allow all students to learn and succeed.

	DOWNTOWN VALUE SCHOOL In University Park, Los Angeles 950 West Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015 School Phone: (213) 748-8868 School Fax: (213) 742-6684	EVEREST VALUE SCHOOL In Rampart Village, Los Angeles 240 N. Madison Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004 School Phone: (213) 340-7423 School Fax: (213) 205-8189
	CENTRAL CITY VALUE HIGH SCHOOL In Rampart Village, Los Angeles 221 North Westmoreland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004 School Phone: (213) 471-4686 School Fax: (213) 378-0092	UNIVERSITY PREP VALUE HIGH SCHOOL In Pico-Union, Los Angeles 1929 West Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90006 School Phone: (213) 382-1223

Research shows that the most successful schools are those in which students, teachers, school leaders and parents commit to a SHARED SET OF BELIEFS AND VALUES, along with outstanding academic leadership able to support best classroom practices by effective teachers. In combination, this helps our students thrive and allows us to build equitable spaces for all learners.

OUR VALUES

Academic excellence is the means to a full life.

Each student can develop to his or her fullest potential.

Each individual is unique and deserves respect.

A safe, nurturing community is essential to academic excellence.

Service to others and the community is a responsibility of an educated person.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Value Schools is committed to providing a learning environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on individual’s actual or perceived sex, sexual orientations, gender, (including gender identity), ethnic group identification, race ancestry, age or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission or access to school programs and activities. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to or participation in school programs or activities.

Charter School Complaint Notice

Charter schools are not allowed to discourage a pupil from enrolling or seeking to enroll in the charter school because the pupil exhibits any characteristics such as students with disabilities, academically low-achieving, English learners, neglected or delinquent, homeless, socioeconomically disadvantaged, foster youth, or based on nationality, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Charter schools are not allowed to request a pupil's records before enrollment or encourage a child who is enrolled in a charter school to disenroll or transfer to another school. A parent, guardian, or pupil (18 years or older) may file a Charter School Complaint Form to the authorizing entity if they suspect the charter school is in violation of Education Code Section 47605(d)(4). Download the Charter School Complaint Notice and Form in English or Español.

Apply to Value Schools

With four school campuses in downtown Los Angeles, Value Schools is here to help your child thrive.

Have questions before completing the school application? Just ask!

DOWNTOWN VALUE SCHOOL

EVEREST VALUE SCHOOL

CENTRAL CITY VALUE HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY PREP VALUE HIGH SCHOOL