Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano's student population of 95 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is 0.60, 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
#2774 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano's ranking?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is ranked #2774 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano?
The graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano?
95 students attend Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano offer ?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano part of?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is part of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano School District.
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