Serving 69 students in grades 7-12, Options Secondary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options Secondary's student population of 69 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
69 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Options Secondary 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 Secondary is 0.57, 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
#7085 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Wolf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options Secondary's ranking?
Options Secondary is ranked #7085 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options Secondary?
The graduation rate of Options Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Options Secondary?
69 students attend Options Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Options Secondary students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Options Secondary?
Options Secondary has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options Secondary offer ?
Options Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options Secondary part of?
Options Secondary is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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