Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Educational Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Educational Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Educational Opportunity Center's student population of 114 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Educational Opportunity Center is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
87%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Educational Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Educational Opportunity Center is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Educational Opportunity Center?
114 students attend Educational Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Educational Opportunity Center students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Educational Opportunity Center offer ?
Educational Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Educational Opportunity Center part of?
Educational Opportunity Center is part of Yuma Private Industry Council Inc. (4509) School District.
In what neighborhood is Educational Opportunity Center located?
Educational Opportunity Center is located in the Suncrest neighborhood of Yuma, AZ.
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