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

Yes. OFY/OFL obtains all of its funding from the State of California and is required to meet state standards for credentialed spending.

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

Any given school isn’t a perfect fit for every student. OFY/OFL offers more flexibility, independence, and direct personalized support than traditional schools. If you’ve fallen behind on credits, are looking to get ahead, or feel uncomfortable in traditional school settings, OFY/OFL may be the right fit for you.

Not all students thrive in traditional education environments. Though traditional school districts also have passionate and caring staff, they don’t always have the time or resources they need to work with every student. OFY/OFL is available as an alternative solution where students get more personalized support and work at a pace and schedule that best suits them.

OFY/OFL accepts any student who meets all three of these requirements:

• is between the ages of 14 and 24;
• is not enrolled in an equivalent educational program (e.g. another public high school);
• resides within the county or a contiguous county of the OFY/OFL location’s chartering school district.

No. OFY/OFL operates year-round, from July to June. You can enroll any time of the year.

Yes. However, students who have already received a high school diploma are not eligible for enrollment.

No. Charter school students may not be enrolled in an equivalent degree-granting program, but may be enrolled in community college, adult school, or in ROP for courses not offered by OFY/OFL.

Absolutely! Students frequently come to OFY/OFL to get caught up on credits before returning to their original school to graduate on time with their peers.

Yes. As a mostly independent-study program, OFY/OFL allows young parents more time with their family. Teacher appointments are flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate doctor’s appointments and other needs.

Yes. Many OFY/OFL students work full- or part-time jobs and continue to excel academically. Your teachers will work with you to accommodate your schedule.

Students are required to meet with their teachers at least twice per week for one hour each visit, and may be asked to attend additional appointments and/or small-group classes if more help is needed in core subjects. Students are welcome to stay at their center, work longer than their required appointment time, and take advantage of OFY/OFL’s many on-site resources any time they like.

OFY/OFL teachers award grades based on their professional judgment of a student’s work quality, using the following guidelines: A for superior achievement, B for above-average achievement, and C for average achievement. OFY/OFL does not award grades below a C. Students who don’t demonstrate subject mastery receive additional coaching and support from their teacher, and may re-do their work as many times as necessary until at least a C-grade standard has been achieved.

To be eligible for graduation, OFY/OFL students must successfully complete 220 credits in specific courses/disciplines and complete 10 hours of community service. For the full course requirements, see your Student Handbook.

Mental health services are available at every OFY/OFL school site. Students or parents/guardians may access mental health services, including but not limited to crisis intervention and counseling, by contacting the assistant principal to initiate the referral process.

Yes. OFY/OFL is proud to work with Partners in Special Education (PSE) to provide support to students with mild to moderate disabilities or learning impairments, including but not limited to dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and hearing/speech impairments. PSE also provides regular access to school psychologists for general guidance, grief counseling, and crisis intervention.

Yes! Our alumni will tell you that OFY/OFL’s blended, mostly independent-study structure prepared them for the personal and academic rigor required to succeed in college. We also proudly offer A-G-approved courses for students considering UC and CSU schools, plus support from on-site Student Advisors and college-readiness programs like CREW, a free college-prep and scholarship program.

Yes. Learn more about A-G courses.

Complete the Transcript Request Form to request a copy of your transcript. For questions or additional support, contact the Student Records Department at 626-214-2491.

Yes. Though it depends on location, most OFY/OFL centers offer basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, and passing-league football programs to 9th-12th grade students. Bowling and cheerleading, among others, are also available at some centers. Learn more about sports.

Yes, OFY/OFL is happy to offer students many traditional high school activities including prom, pep rallies, student leadership, talent shows, community service opportunities, and more.

Absolutely. Reach out to your campus to learn more or join the OFY/OFL Alumni Association.

Many of our school sites are Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners. These partnerships provide invaluable opportunities for students to prepare for college and careers. Workforce education and skill-building is interwoven throughout the student’s educational experience. Career interests are identified and fostered from enrollment to graduation, ensuring all students leave with the prerequisite skills and a personalized plan to help them succeed in today’s economy.