Summary:
The Options for Youth-Acton District contains a single high school, Options for Youth-Acton, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,770 students. The school's performance and characteristics raise significant concerns, as it consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of California high schools and struggles with low academic achievement, high dropout and absenteeism rates, and a student population facing significant economic disadvantages.
Academically, Options for Youth-Acton students perform well below the state average on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate is just 25.7%, and its dropout rate is an alarming 29.7%. Additionally, the school faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 46.7% of students missing an excessive number of school days. These factors suggest the school is failing to effectively engage and support its student population.
The data also indicates that Options for Youth-Acton serves a student body with significant economic challenges, with 81.86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage likely contributes to the school's academic and attendance struggles. Furthermore, the school's high student-to-teacher ratio of 37.7 suggests it may be facing resource and staffing constraints that hinder its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. Addressing the multifaceted challenges facing Options for Youth-Acton will require a comprehensive, targeted approach to improve student outcomes and support the school's community.
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