Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orion Alternative ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orion Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Orion Alternative's student population of 386 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orion Alternative is 0.73, which is more 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)
(18-19)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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 schools are Orion Alternative often compared to?
Orion Alternativeis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Orion Alternative?
386 students attend Orion Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Orion Alternative students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion Alternative?
Orion Alternative has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orion Alternative offer ?
Orion Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orion Alternative part of?
Orion Alternative is part of Redwood City Elementary School District.
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