Options for Youth-San Bernardino District

Options for Youth-San Bernardino District operates as an open, independent charter district dedicated to providing flexible secondary educational options within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan region. Conveniently headquartered at 985 South E St. #A in San Bernardino, California, this single-school public charter district serves a midsize city community, focusing exclusively on students in grades 7 through 12. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district offers targeted academic interventions and alternative learning pathways designed to help middle and high school students earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary pursuits.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 1,168 students, with the vast majority concentrated in high school grades nine through twelve. Reflecting the rich cultural fabric of San Bernardino, the student body is predominantly Hispanic, supported by White, Black, multiracial, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander learners. To deliver personalized instruction and wraparound guidance, the district maintains a robust staffing framework of approximately 177 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes over 66 FTE classroom teachers, 25 instructional aides, and a substantial support staff of over 85 dedicated professionals focused on academic counseling, student services, and administrative support.