Cultivating graduates who are confident in their path to success.

OUR VALUES

The High School for Youth and Community Development is a collaborative and inclusive community dedicated to empowering our students to become lifelong learners by providing equitable support, fostering personal growth and developing an innovative mindset to prosper in the global world.

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At A Glance

9

Academic Decathlon Championships

125k

in Scholarships Last Year

16:1

Student Teacher Ratio

25

Extracurriculars Offered

13

Sports Teams

Community

• Family

• Tight-knit

• Inclusive

• Community • Family • Tight-knit • Inclusive •

"This is a tight-knit community, that comes together for the kids."

Parent
"Our mission is to make sure we make our community stronger and better for those we welcome in."

Teacher