San Benito County Opportunity High School serves 15 students in grades 7-9.
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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 7-9
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- 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
San Benito County Opportunity High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
San Benito County Opportunity High School's student population of 15 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of San Benito County Opportunity High School is 0.23, 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)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
13%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 San Benito County Opportunity High School?
15 students attend San Benito County Opportunity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of San Benito County Opportunity High School students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Benito County Opportunity High School?
San Benito County Opportunity High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Benito County Opportunity High School offer ?
San Benito County Opportunity High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is San Benito County Opportunity High School part of?
San Benito County Opportunity High School is part of San Benito County Office Of Education School District.
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