Opportunity School (Closed 2008)

Opportunity School serves 75 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
85%
22%
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White
15%
46%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Opportunity School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Opportunity School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Opportunity School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Opportunity School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Opportunity School?
75 students attend Opportunity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Opportunity School students are Black, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunity School?
Opportunity School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Opportunity School offer ?
Opportunity School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Opportunity School part of?
Opportunity School is part of Danville City Public Schools School District.

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