Serving 59 students in grades 7-12, Opportunity Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Opportunity Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opportunity Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Opportunity Academy is ranked #1010 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunity Academy?
The graduation rate of Opportunity Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Opportunity Academy?
59 students attend Opportunity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Opportunity Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Opportunity Academy offer ?
Opportunity Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Opportunity Academy part of?
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