Options For Youth - Upland High School (Closed 2012)
Options For Youth - Upland High School served 2,149 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 2,149 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (09-10) | 137 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 21% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 35% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 19% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | 20% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05) | 52% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05) | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Upland Unified School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Options For Youth - Upland High School is Rose City High (Continuation School) (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mckinley (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pasadena Rose City High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 166 students
0.5 miles
351 S. Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620 0.5 9-12 166 - Pasadena Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
1.1 miles
515 Ashtabula St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5780 1.1 K-5 449 - Pasadena Roosevelt Grades: K-5 | 298 students
1.1 miles
315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770 1.1 K-5 298 - Pasadena Blair High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 1,099 student
1.2 miles
1201 S. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820 1.2 6-12 1,099
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