Serving 244 students in grades 7-12, Options For Youth San Gabriel 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options For Youth San Gabriel's student population of 244 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Motto
A Path for Every Student.
School Rankings
Options For Youth San Gabriel ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Options For Youth San Gabriel is 0.51, 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
#5571 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options For Youth San Gabriel's ranking?
Options For Youth San Gabriel is ranked #5571 out of 9,523 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options For Youth San Gabriel?
The graduation rate of Options For Youth San Gabriel is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Options For Youth San Gabriel?
244 students attend Options For Youth San Gabriel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Options For Youth San Gabriel students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Options For Youth San Gabriel?
Options For Youth San Gabriel has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options For Youth San Gabriel offer ?
Options For Youth San Gabriel offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options For Youth San Gabriel part of?
Options For Youth San Gabriel is part of Options For Youth San Gabriel School District.
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