YouthBuild DC Public Charter School
YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YBPCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging their education in a non-traditional school environment.
Apply for 2025-26 Starting April 1 ⟶
Solicitar para 2025-26 a partir del 1 de abril ⟶
The YouthBuild Mission
YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YBPCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging in their education in a non-traditional school environment.
YBPCS prepares students for postsecondary education and the workplace by offering, in English and Spanish, academic, vocational, and workforce development programs. YBPCS believes that service to the community is an essential part of the transformative process. Therefore, students serve their community through volunteer projects and by creating housing for low-income residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Staff
Meet the dedicated professionals that work with YouthBuild students and their families.
Student Outcomes
Students are the backbone of our community. Find out more about how our students grow.
How To Enroll
To apply to YouthBuild DC PCS, please fill out the application linked here, or come to campus and fill out a paper application.
In order to enroll you must:
Be between 16 and 24 years of age
Be a resident of D.C.
Have not graduated high school or earned a GED
Para solicitar a YouthBuild DC PCS, por favor llene la aplicación vinculada aquí. Los estudiantes potenciales también pueden entrar en el campus y llenar una solicitud de papel.
Para inscribirte debes:
Tener entre 16 y 24 años de edad
Ser un residente de D.C.
No se graduó de la escuela secundaria ni obtuvo un GED
Academics and occupational skills training are integrated at YouthBuild PCS. Lessons taught on the academic side are reinforced on the construction site, and in turn, construction and design examples are used in academic classes as well.
Programs
Academics
YouthBuild PCS’ academic instruction program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain a GED (General Education Development) diploma.
Workforce Training
The YouthBuild PCS Workforce Training Program is comprised of vocational education, basic on-site construction training, and specialized construction training.
Earn While You Learn
Earn money in a desirable career while you work on your high school graduation requirements.
Student Support
Our program focus: Assist students with overcoming challenges, that impede their ability to be successful in school and in life.
College & Career Readiness
YouthBuild PCS provides students with an opportunity to prepare for work and life beyond the academic classroom—to enhance their leadership, socio-emotional, and professional skills.
YouthBuild Alumni
We hope your time outside of YouthBuild DC Public Charter School has been fulfilling and that YBPCS has helped you on your journey to that success. If you require additional services through YBPCS, such as help finding employment, feel free to come to campus on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month in order to receive services from the College and Career Readiness department.
Get Involved with YouthBuild DC Public Charter School
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Donate
YouthBuild PCS represents more than just a place to get a high school diploma. We appreciate your support for our life-changing work with Washington, DC's disconnected youth.
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Career
We are currently looking for community-minded individuals who want to make DC a better place through a commitment to education and service. Check out the opportunities below and apply!
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Partner
We are looking for community partners to support our mission, improve the lives of young people, and create a better quality of life in the DC community. Please fill out our partnership form following the link below.