Serving 380 students in grades 7-12, Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)50-54%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School?
The graduation rate of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 88%.
How many students attend Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School?
380 students attend Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School?
Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School offer ?
Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School part of?
Options For Youth-hermosa Beach, Inc. High School is part of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District.
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