Orion Alternative
Tel:
(650)363-0611
- Orion Alternative serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Orion Alternative's student population of 215 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 215 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orion Alternative's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orion Alternative is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2155 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 51% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Redwood City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orion Alternative is Everest Public High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Connect Community Charter (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Connect Community Charter (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redwood City Everest Public High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 404 students
0.3 miles
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)366-1050 0.3 9-12 404 - Redwood City Connect Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 252 students
0.4 miles
635 Oakside Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)562-7190 0.4 K-8 252 - Redwood City Sequoia High School Grades: 9-12 | 2182 students
0.4 miles
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650)367-9780 0.4 9-12 2182 - Redwood City Mckinley Institute Of Technology Grades: 6-8 | 390 students
0.6 miles
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)366-3827 0.6 6-8 390 - Redwood City North Star Academy Grades: 3-8 | 519 students
0.6 miles
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)482-5973 0.6 3-8 519
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