Chris Devers
Where We Are
Episode 2: On this second edition of Rancho Cielo’s new podcast, we continue talking about this marvelous school with three educators who are an integral part of the Ranch as […]
Rancho Cielo celebrates largest graduating class
On June 13, 2025, Rancho Cielo marked a significant milestone—not just in its own history, but in the lives of 77 young people who crossed the graduation stage. We celebrated […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Rancho Cielo
“Frustration.” That’s the word John Phillips uses to sum up what it felt like to send 18-year-old kids to prison for life during his 21 years as a Monterey County […]
Rancho Cielo Celebrates its Largest Graduating Class
In a stirring celebration of resilience and achievement, John Muir Charter Schools (Rancho Cielo’s educational partner) CEO RJ Guess presided over the largest graduating class in Rancho Cielo history, honoring […]
Rancho Cielo Awarded $1.5 Million YouthBuild Grant
Rancho Cielo has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Office of Workforce Investment’s Division of Youth Services, administered through its YouthBuild program, which spans over 40 states and […]
Rancho Cielo’s Class of 2023 Graduation
Graduate Salvador Gallegos was one of 37 students awarded High School Diplomas from Rancho Cielo Youth Campus in partnership with John Muir Charter School on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. The […]



