Serving 9 students in grades 7-12, Canyon Oaks Youth Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Oaks Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Canyon Oaks Youth Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Canyon Oaks Youth Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
13%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Canyon Oaks Youth Center?
9 students attend Canyon Oaks Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Canyon Oaks Youth Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 13% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Oaks Youth Center?
Canyon Oaks Youth Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canyon Oaks Youth Center offer ?
Canyon Oaks Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Canyon Oaks Youth Center part of?
Canyon Oaks Youth Center is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.
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