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John Muir Charter Schools is a free public charter school serving students across California who want an accelerated path to earning their high school diploma.

With flexible learning options, students can move at their own pace and complete schoolwork from anywhere with internet access. Then, select the option below that best fits your needs and submit an enrollment interest form.

JMCS Online Experiences

Serving students in grades 6–12 and adults up to age 26 online. 

JMCS In-Class Experiences

Serving students in grades 9–12 and adults up to age 26 years old, anywhere else in California.

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Find your own path.

School that confirms to you. Not the other way around. For more than 28 years, John Muir Charter Schools has transformed lives across California, serving students ages 14 to 26 across 32 locations with free, flexible, accredited education built around real life. Now JMCS brings that same mission through John Muir Virtual Career Academy. Completely free, and designed around three distinct learning paths for students grades 6–12 and adults up to age 26, because here, school conforms to the student. Not the other way around. No trap doors. Just opportunities — and a trail worth taking.

School That Works For You

At JMCS, we respect and empower your skills and potential.

School Site Spotlights

Each JMCS site offers a personal high school experience and exciting workforce training.

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A student wearing gardening gloves and a green SRCC beanie smiles while planting bright pink flowers in a raised garden bed during an outdoor hands-on learning activity. The image highlights student engagement, career training, and real-world learning experiences.

Find your own path.

School that confirms to you. Not the other way around. For more than 28 years, John Muir Charter Schools has transformed lives across California, serving students ages 14 to 26 across 32 locations with free, flexible, accredited education built around real life. Now JMCS brings that same mission through John Muir Virtual Career Academy. Completely free, and designed around three distinct learning paths for students grades 6–12 and adults up to age 26, because here, school conforms to the student. Not the other way around.

No trap doors. Just opportunities — and a trail worth taking.

School That Works For You

At JMCS, we respect and empower your skills and potential.

School Site Spotlights

Each JMCS site offers a personal high school experience and exciting workforce training.

See more school sites

Our Partners

Our free alternative high school in California works with organizations that train – and hire – our students state-wide.

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School Built For You

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Earn Your Diploma, Start Your Career.

No trap doors. Just opportunities.

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Hear From JMCS students and Alumni​

Meet determined JMCS students who keep raising – and winning – their bets on themselves.  

“I am so grateful for this opportunity to succeed in the CCC and to graduate with my high school diploma.”

Keith Morgan

CCC Lake Tahoe
5.0
“I was behind 110 credits to graduate. I’ve been here for about a year and only have about 20 credits left.”

Jesus Gopar Carreno

CCC Cotati
5.0
“I made the decision to come to JMCS because I knew I would be able to concentrate and get work done.”

Everardo Garcia

YouthBuild San Pedro
5.0
“I’m starting at UC Riverside and will be obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.”

David Stewart

Riverside Heritage WIOA Program
5.0