Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)'s student population of 11 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) often compared to?
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)is often viewed alongside schools like Miranda Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)?
11 students attend Osprey Learning Center (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)?
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) offer ?
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) part of?
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) is part of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District.
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