Portola Opportunity

Portola Opportunity serves 5 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Portola Opportunity's student population of 5 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
5 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Portola Opportunity 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Portola Opportunity and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Portola Opportunity and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
20%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Portola Opportunity and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Portola Opportunity and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Portola Opportunity and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
60%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Portola Opportunity and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Portola Opportunity and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portola Opportunity and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
27%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Portola Opportunity and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Portola Opportunity?
5 students attend Portola Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Portola Opportunity students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola Opportunity?
Portola Opportunity has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Portola Opportunity offer ?
Portola Opportunity offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Portola Opportunity part of?

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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