Serving 2,171 students in grades 7-12, Options For Youth-acton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 26% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options For Youth-acton's student population of 2,171 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
Options For Youth-acton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Options For Youth-acton 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7725 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
26%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options For Youth-acton's ranking?
Options For Youth-acton is ranked #7725 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options For Youth-acton?
The graduation rate of Options For Youth-acton is 26%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Options For Youth-acton?
2,171 students attend Options For Youth-acton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Options For Youth-acton students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Options For Youth-acton?
Options For Youth-acton has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options For Youth-acton offer ?
Options For Youth-acton offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options For Youth-acton part of?
Options For Youth-acton is part of Options For Youth-Acton School District.
In what neighborhood is Options For Youth-acton located?
Options For Youth-acton is located in the Empire Center neighborhood of Glendora, CA.
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