Summary:
The Options for Youth-San Bernardino is the sole high school serving grades 7-12 in the Options for Youth-San Bernardino District. While the school aims to provide educational opportunities, its performance metrics raise significant concerns. With a low 4-year graduation rate of 19.0% and a high dropout rate of 38.6%, the school struggles to keep students engaged and on track to graduate. Standardized test scores are alarmingly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from just 3.28% to 37.57% compared to the state's 27.9% to 55.73%.
Contributing factors to the school's challenges may include resource constraints, as evidenced by the relatively high student-teacher ratio of 31.7. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 89.01% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage likely exacerbates the academic and attendance issues, as the school grapples with a chronic absenteeism rate of 39.5%.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic and social-emotional challenges facing Options for Youth-San Bernardino. Significant interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education. While the school aims to provide educational opportunities, its performance metrics suggest that more needs to be done to address the systemic issues and support the success of its students.
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