Serving 1,555 students in grades 7-12, Options For Youth-acton 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 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 27% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options For Youth-acton's student population of 1,555 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Options For Youth-acton 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 Options For Youth-acton is 0.47, 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
#3160 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
27%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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 Options For Youth-acton's ranking?
Options For Youth-acton is ranked #3160 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options For Youth-acton?
The graduation rate of Options For Youth-acton is 27%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Options For Youth-acton?
1,555 students attend Options For Youth-acton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Options For Youth-acton students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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 Options For Youth-acton?
Options For Youth-acton has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options For Youth-acton offer ?
Options For Youth-acton offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options For Youth-acton part of?
Options For Youth-acton is part of Options For Youth-Acton School District.
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