Summary:
The Options for Youth-Acton District contains a single, large school, Options for Youth-Acton, serving grades 7-12 with an enrollment of over 2,100 students.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science all well below state averages; notably, only about 6% of students are proficient in math, and 8th graders showed 0% proficiency. Student outcomes are also a major concern, as the school has a very low graduation rate of 25.3% and a high dropout rate of 31.9%, coupled with a chronic absenteeism rate of over 40%, which is more than double the state average. The school's ranking has declined in recent years, placing it in the bottom third of California schools.
The context is important, as the school's name and structure suggest it may serve as an alternative education program for students. It operates with a high student-teacher ratio and lower per-student funding compared to the state average, while also serving a population where over 80% of students are economically disadvantaged. These factors collectively highlight a school in need of comprehensive support to address attendance, academic gaps, and student retention.
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