Summary:
The Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District contains one high school, Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano, which serves grades 7 through 12 with 185 students, representing an alternative education setting for the area.
This school presents a mixed academic profile, demonstrating a notable strength in English Language Arts where student proficiency exceeds the California state average. However, it faces significant challenges in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates in these subjects falling well below state averages. The school serves a population with high economic need, with over half of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite spending significantly more per student than the typical California public school, the school has very low graduation and high dropout rates compared to the state, alongside elevated chronic absenteeism. Its statewide ranking has declined in recent years. This suggests the school is tasked with serving high-need students who face substantial barriers, and that its resources are directed toward intensive support, which correlates with its stronger performance in literacy but has not yet translated to improved overall graduation outcomes.
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