The City of Knowledge school was established in 1997 on the site of a former bowling alley. At the present time only a fraction of the building is used. It comprises 16 classrooms, pre-school through Grade 12, and includes science and computer laboratories and a library. Each school year, additional classrooms have been added. Approximately 4 acres of outdoor space are used for playing fields and parking lots. In its dedication to academic purpose, the school uses, as an important resource, the State of California's Frameworks and guidelines for sound academic program. The local public school district assists in this effort by granting City of Knowledge access to its facilities and information where curriculum revision occurs. Students are encouraged to be responsive to the needs of the local community.