Serving 75 students in grades 7-12, Options Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Options Secondary's student population of 75 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Options Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Options Secondary is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2816 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options Secondary's ranking?
Options Secondary is ranked #2816 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options Secondary?
The graduation rate of Options Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Options Secondary?
75 students attend Options Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Options Secondary students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options Secondary?
Options Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options Secondary offer ?
Options Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options Secondary part of?
Options Secondary is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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