Orion Alternative vs. North Star Academy
Should I attend Orion Alternative or North Star Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Orion Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
North Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orion Alternative ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 students in grades 3-8, North Star Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
3-8
Total Students
386 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
27:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
96%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
-
Grade 1 Students
58
-
Grade 2 Students
86
-
Grade 3 Students
55
86
Grade 4 Students
54
86
Grade 5 Students
54
85
Grade 6 Students
-
86
Grade 7 Students
-
87
Grade 8 Students
-
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
23%
% Hispanic
42%
13%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
20%
51%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%