Serving 3,385 students in grades 7-12, Options For Youth - Duarte Inc 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 3,385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 15% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc's student population of 3,385 students has grown by 285% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 427% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
3,385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
School Rankings
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc 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 - Duarte Inc is 0.52, 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
#8561 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options For Youth - Duarte Inc's ranking?
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is ranked #8561 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 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?
The graduation rate of Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is 15%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?
3,385 students attend Options For Youth - Duarte Inc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Options For Youth - Duarte Inc students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options For Youth - Duarte Inc offer ?
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options For Youth - Duarte Inc part of?
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is part of Options For Youth - Duarte Inc School District.
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