La Vida Charter School offers a unique hybrid program of onsite classes two days per week and Independent study / homeschool for the remaining three days. La Vida provides a program that is child centered, culturally rich; and strengths based. the school is a member of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education and embraces the core principles.  Founded in 2001, WASC accredited, serving grades K through 12, with a maximum enrollment of 100, La Vida functions as a small school alternative for residents of Mendocino County and surrounding areas. The school is located on the beautiful and historic, 5000 acre, Ridgewood Ranch, Home of Seabiscuit, between Willits and Ukiah on Hwy 101.