Summary:
The Options for Youth-San Bernardino District consists of a single alternative public school, Options for Youth-San Bernardino, which serves grades 7-12 and operates with a very high student-teacher ratio for its 1,168 students, nearly 87% of whom are economically disadvantaged.
This school serves a unique role, providing an educational option for students who may not thrive in traditional settings, but its performance on state academic assessments is significantly below average across all subjects, particularly in mathematics. Furthermore, key outcome metrics like graduation and dropout rates are dramatically different from the state averages, with a 20.3% graduation rate and a 40.2% dropout rate, which must be considered in the context of the highly at-risk population it serves.
An interesting finding is the school's substantial per-student spending of over $22,000, which is above average, yet academic results remain low, highlighting the complex challenges in educating this student group. Chronic absenteeism is also high, nearly double the state average, indicating significant barriers to regular attendance. While traditional academic metrics show severe underperformance, the school provides a critical service for students who might otherwise have no educational pathway.
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