Options Secondary

467 Moss St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Options Secondary serves 92 students in grades 7-12.

Options Secondary placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 92 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Options Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Options Secondary's student population of 92 students has declined by 47% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

92 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Options Secondary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Options Secondary is 0.45, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2816 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Options Secondary, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Options Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Options Secondary and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

72%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Options Secondary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

17%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Options Secondary and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Options Secondary and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

66%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Options Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Sweetwater Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Options Secondary's ranking?

Options Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Options Secondary?

The graduation rate of Options Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Options Secondary?

92 students attend Options Secondary.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Options Secondary students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Options Secondary?

Options Secondary has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 92 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education