Serving 53 students in grades 6-12, Opportunity Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Opportunity Academy's student population of 53 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Opportunity Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opportunity Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
64%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opportunity Academy's ranking?
Opportunity Academy is ranked #1017 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunity Academy?
The graduation rate of Opportunity Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Opportunity Academy?
53 students attend Opportunity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Opportunity Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Opportunity Academy offer ?
Opportunity Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Opportunity Academy part of?
Opportunity Academy is part of Newton School District.
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