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Welcome to Downtown Value School

Our mission is to establish and support free, high quality, values-based charter schools for students historically underserved by traditional public schools.

Grounded in our values, our rigorous academic programs challenge our students to be a part of a rich K-12 learning environment. We have high expectations for our students and we do everything we can to ensure our students reach these expectations. Join us as we create exceptional schools, exceptional communities, and exceptional lives.

I belong in this academic community;
My ability and competence grow with my effort;
I can succeed at this; and
This work has value for me.

Downtown Value School knows that giving back is the responsibility of every educated person. Downtown Value has been deemed a Kindness Certified School two years running, in recognition for its committment to creating a culture of kindness on campus.

We Climb

With unanimous support from the neighborhood council, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, and the California School Finance Authority, we’re cleared to move to the construction phase of the Everest Value School project. With the support of friends and generous donors, we’re on our way to achieving our goal of $5.8 million in private gifts toward the total cost of the project. As always, we rely on our committed leaders.

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Value Schools Students:1,666
English Language Learners:28%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged:95%
High School Graduates:97%
College Ready Graduates:83%
Accepted to 4-year Universities:73%

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Tom, near the end of his journey, traveling over Parkview Mountain, Colorado, 12,000 feet above sea level.

Triumph on the Continental Divide: Tom Levee's Epic Journey

Tom Levee, a devoted member of the Value Schools Foundation Board, has proudly returned to his Los Angeles home after a breathtaking journey along the Continental Divide Trail (CDT).

Capital Group and Northwestern Mutual Invest in our Students' Futures

In an extraordinary show of commitment and generosity, Capital Group associates, in partnership with Northwestern Mutual, have raised over $270,000 to establish 529 education investment accounts for kindergarteners at Everest Value School and Downtown Value School. This collaboration exemplifies the strength of our values by giving back to the community and ensuring a promising and equitable future for our students.

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