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Environmental Charter High School, abbreviated to ECHS, is a 9th through 12th grade public
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high school in
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. It was founded in 2002. Prior to its founding, there was another high school at the same location that was named β€œVictory”. It was around from at least 1999–2001.


History

Environmental Charter High School was founded in 2002 by a group of parents, educators, businesses and non-profits. It is the second school in a network of Environmental Charter Schools in South Los Angeles. It was formerly known as β€œVictory” high school during the 90's.


Location

Environmental Charter High School is located off of Hawthorne Blvd in
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. It is located near William Green Park,
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