Serving 380 students in grades 7-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)50-54%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School?
The graduation rate of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 88%.
How many students attend Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School?
380 students attend Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School?
Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School offer ?
Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School part of?
Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School is part of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District.
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