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El Camino Real Charter High School is a US public school located in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles. Known for high academic standards, it offers over 20 Advanced Placement and Honors courses. It also has a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as Careers in Entertainment Academy, Fashion and Design Academy, STEM, Visual and Performing Arts program, and the popular Academic Decathlon. Among El Camino Real Charter High School’s famous alumni is actress America Ferrera, best known for her roles in “Ugly Betty” and “The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants.” FACILITIES El Camino Real Charter High School has many outstanding facilities including a performing arts theater, a library, computer labs, a gymnasium, tennis courts, brand new sports fields, and Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the entire campus. SPORTS AND ARTS This USA charter school has one of the most outstanding athletic programs in the area; almost all of the fall sports teams made the playoffs in 2015. El Camino Real Charter High School is also know for their award-winning music, art and drama program. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The school is designated as a prestigious California Distinguished School. One of the school’s instructors was recently a recipient of the “Innovation in Education Award”. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Woodland Hills is an affluent suburban area of Los Angeles that many celebrities and sports figures call home. It borders the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and is 45 minutes west of downtown Los Angeles.

SCHOOL PROFILE Birmingham Community Charter High School is an independent US public high school accepting international students in grades 10-12. Different from traditional US public schools, charter schools are created by teachers, parents and the community under special terms. Birmingham Community Charter High School aims to prepare students through innovative and academically challenging curriculums including courses in topics like science, health and business technology. International students especially like the school’s personalized “Small Learning Communities.” FACILITIES Birmingham Community Charter High School is proud of its outstanding resources and state-of-the-art facilities. The school recently invested over $1 million dollars in technology tools, a medical lab and will soon be adding a new lab designed for classes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. SPORTS AND ARTS Birmingham Community Charter High School has one of the largest athletics program in the entire San Fernando Valley. As for arts, students have the option to take on subjects like creative and liberal arts, media, and performing and visual arts. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Birmingham is located in a suburban area of Los Angeles known as The San Fernando Valley. The “Valley” is centrally situated with easy access to public transportation - students can get to downtown LA in less than 30 minutes. “The City of Angels” (as it is famously known) is a global metropolis with unlimited cultural and recreational opportunities you’d expect from a world-class city.

DISTRICT PROFILE The Alameda Unified School’s diverse community of students is exposed to a rigorous academic program (including 14 AP courses) and a safe and secure environment that helps prepare students for success and community responsibility. International students can choose from a variety of academic programs including Advanced Placement courses in math, computer, biological and physical sciences, history, foreign languages, literature and government. Encinal High School even has its own dedicated international coordinator. Alameda High is known for being the former school of famous vocalist Jim Morrison, Lead singer of The Doors, and both schools have seen several baseball athletes make it to the US Major Leagues. FACILITIES The facilities in the Alameda Unified School District include a swimming pool, an auditorium, sports fields, and media centers. SPORTS AND ARTS Alameda has a very competitive athletic program, with many graduates going on to play baseball professionally. Students have had the opportunity to compete in 8 WACC (West Alameda County Conference) titles, as well as take home a number of exciting 2nd and 3rd place finishes, in the 2015/2016 school year. Committed to exposing students to the arts, Encinal High School offers programs in visual and multimedia art, journalism, yearbook, choir, music, Theater, and dance. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS U.S. News and World Report Magazine has recently recognized Alameda and Encinal High Schools as two of the top high schools in the United States. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Alameda is located on a small but accessible island and is a part of Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. Home to a population of approximately 7.1 million people, it’s one of the wealthiest regions in the US. The Bay Area, as it’s more commonly known, is a thriving and ethnically diverse territory best known for its natural beauty, moderate temperatures, technological innovations and progressive politics.