Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is a public charter high school in Pasadena, California, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. As the main school in its district, it offers a specialized independent study model to about 750 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 25:1, which is very supportive. The school is known as one of the best because it lets students learn at their own pace through personalized lesson plans and small-group tutoring. There are 88% minority students and 87% of students are considered economically disadvantaged. According to proficiency data, 36% of students are good at reading and 4% are good at math. Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is one of the best schools for academic recovery. It is in a city where the average home price is around $1.1 million. Its main strengths are its welcoming environment and its dedication to making sure that all students have access to flexible, open-ended paths to graduation, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Options For Youth just started the "Own Your Different" program to make its hybrid learning model even more personalized for each student's interests and career goals. Recently, students from the Pasadena center went on a special field trip to SoFi Stadium to learn about career options after graduation. They met with experts in the hospitality and entertainment industries. The school is also adding more Career Technical Education (CTE) classes, and students have recently done well in hands-on certifications for high-demand fields like nursing and cosmetology.

Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?

Ans. Options For Youth - Duarte Inc has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Q3. How does Options For Youth - Duarte Inc encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q4. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Options For Youth - Duarte Inc has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q5. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.