Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, New Opportunities Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 2% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Opportunities Charter's student population of 349 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
New Opportunities Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Opportunities Charter is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2505 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
4%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
2%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Opportunities Charter's ranking?
New Opportunities Charter is ranked #2505 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Opportunities Charter?
The graduation rate of New Opportunities Charter is 2%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend New Opportunities Charter?
349 students attend New Opportunities Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New Opportunities Charter students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Opportunities Charter?
New Opportunities Charter has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Opportunities Charter offer ?
New Opportunities Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Opportunities Charter part of?
New Opportunities Charter is part of New Opportunities Charter School District.
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