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Venture Academy Family of Schools (VAFS) is a WASC-accredited charter school committed to keeping the mind of a child alive by offering a full range of innovative teaching and learning experiences. Our students will become literate, lifelong learners empowered to embrace challenge, think critically, play passionately, live responsibly, and imagine possibilities.
Academies
We have 13 distinct academy pathways to ensure student success and outcomes.
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Learn more about the enrollment process for Venture Academy.
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We have 13 distinct academy pathways to ensure student success and outcomes.
Athletics
We have 13 distinct academy pathways to ensure student success and outcomes.
Counseling Center
For additional information regarding Venture’s new Counseling Center, including contact details and graduation requirements, please click here.
Latest News
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A welcome back message from Joni Hellstrom, division director of Venture Academy Family of Schools.
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The first draft of the 2026-2027 LCAP is available for review.
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Venture is hosting our InvenTeams mid-grant technical review.