Serving 1,782 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The O'farrell Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The O'farrell Charter?
The graduation rate of The O'farrell Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend The O'farrell Charter?
1,782 students attend The O'farrell Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of The O'farrell Charter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The O'farrell Charter?
The O'farrell Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does The O'farrell Charter offer ?
The O'farrell Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The O'farrell Charter part of?
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