Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, Youth Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Opportunity Center's student population of 28 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Youth Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youth Opportunity Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
71%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth Opportunity Center's ranking?
Youth Opportunity Center is ranked #1660 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Youth Opportunity Center often compared to?
Youth Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Juvenile Justice Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Youth Opportunity Center is 20%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Youth Opportunity Center?
28 students attend Youth Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Youth Opportunity Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Opportunity Center?
Youth Opportunity Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Youth Opportunity Center offer ?
Youth Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Youth Opportunity Center part of?
Youth Opportunity Center is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.
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