麻豆果冻传媒

Opportunity Academy

900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Opportunity Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Opportunity Academy's student population of 59 students has grown by 742% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
59 students
This chart displays total students of Opportunity Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Opportunity Academy
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Opportunity Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Opportunity Academy by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1010 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Opportunity Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Opportunity Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Opportunity Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Opportunity Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Opportunity Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Opportunity Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Opportunity Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Opportunity Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Opportunity Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Opportunity Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Opportunity Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Opportunity Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Opportunity Academy and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Opportunity Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Opportunity Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opportunity Academy's ranking?
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?
Opportunity Academy is part of Newton School District.

School Reviews

Review Opportunity Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

How Does Bullying Affect a Student鈥檚 Academic Performance?
How Does Bullying Affect a Student鈥檚 Academic Performance?
We explore the significant impact of bullying on students' academic performance, discussing statistics, research findings, and long-term effects. It provides valuable insights for educators and parents on recognizing bullying behaviors and implementing effective prevention strategies to create a safe learning environment.
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
This comprehensive guide explores the increasing trend of legal prosecution for school fights, discussing recent incidents, age considerations, and the shift from traditional school punishments to law enforcement involvement. It provides valuable insights for parents, educators, and students about the evolving landscape of school discipline and safety measures.
Understanding Rubrics
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Quick Links