Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orion Alternative ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Orion Alternative ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion Alternative is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Orion Alternative is ranked #2204 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orion Alternative?
419 students attend Orion Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Orion Alternative students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion Alternative?
Orion Alternative has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orion Alternative offer ?
Orion Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orion Alternative part of?
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