Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Youth Opportunities Unlimited 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Opportunities Unlimited ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Opportunities Unlimited's student population of 63 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Opportunities Unlimited is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
40%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Opportunities Unlimited?
The graduation rate of Youth Opportunities Unlimited is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Youth Opportunities Unlimited?
63 students attend Youth Opportunities Unlimited.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Youth Opportunities Unlimited students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Opportunities Unlimited?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Youth Opportunities Unlimited offer ?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Youth Opportunities Unlimited part of?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Youth Opportunities Unlimited located?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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