Serving 244 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 33%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- 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 244 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Opportunities Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Opportunities Charter is 0.44, 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
#2492 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
2%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
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 #2492 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 87%.
How many students attend New Opportunities Charter?
244 students attend New Opportunities Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of New Opportunities Charter students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Opportunities Charter?
New Opportunities Charter has a student ration of 22:1, 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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