Charter school · North Hills
Valor Academy High School
A tuition-free public charter high school for grades 9 through 12 in North Hills, with competitive athletics, clubs and UC and Cal State requirements.
- Ages
- Ages 14+
- Price
- Free
- Where
- 9356 Lemona Avenue, North Hills
Valor Academy High School (9–12)
Valor Academy High School is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 9 through 12 at 9356 Lemona Avenue in North Hills, run by Bright Star Schools. The school says its graduates meet University of California and California State University admission requirements. Its program combines academics with counseling and restorative practices, competitive athletics and clubs, an inclusive special education program, and field trips called Life Experience Lessons. The school's site says it was named a 2026 California Distinguished School. The school says it is open to all students in grades 9 through 12 of all abilities. It suits a North Hills or Valley teen who wants a free public high school with sports teams and a college-preparatory academic program.
- Charter school
- Los Angeles Unified
- Traditional calendar; fall break October 12–16, 2026, and a pupil-free day October 19.
- Price level: Budget: low prices or free
- Programs at school: Competitive sports teams; Care after school
- Getting in: Open enrollment, as space allows
- Free, state-funded or takes childcare subsidies: yes
- Tuition-free public charter school.
About Valor Academy High School
Valor Academy High School is a tuition-free public charter high school in North Hills. It is operated by Bright Star Schools, a free, open-enrollment charter organization founded in 2003 that runs nine schools across Los Angeles. The school's site describes its values as integridad, ubuntu, kohyang and growth.
Where and how to reach them
9356 Lemona AvenueNorth Hills, CA 91343
Details from brightstarschools.org, checked October 9, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Valor Academy High School before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.