Opportunity Academy

Summary:

Opportunity Academy is a public charter high school located in Hayward, California, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 166 students. The school is operated by the Alameda County Office of Education and has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California high schools in recent years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Opportunity Academy has struggled with low graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 58.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the state average of 85.8% and the nearby public high schools, such as Hayward High (85.9%) and Tennyson High (57.1%). The school has also had high dropout rates, ranging from 16.2% to 30.1% in recent years, much higher than the state average of 8.9% and the nearby public high schools. Additionally, Opportunity Academy has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 73.2% in the 2017-2018 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 14.3% and the nearby public high schools.

Opportunity Academy's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below state and local averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.53% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%, and 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 27.9%. In contrast, a nearby charter school, Leadership Public Schools - Hayward, has significantly outperformed Opportunity Academy in key metrics, with a 99.3% graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and much higher academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544-1136

(510) 670-7602

District: Alameda County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
1895^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,042

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.9%

African American:

35.0%

Asian:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Opportunity Academy ranks worse than 81.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Opportunity Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.9%), African American (35%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy is 19. (See more...)

Compare Opportunity Academy employs 8.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Opportunity Academy is $18,042.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Opportunity Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Opportunity Academy 1895^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Opportunity Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Opportunity Academy

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Rank History for all students at Opportunity Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.64	1601^st	2348	31.8%
2024	12.22	1895^th	2323	18.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Opportunity Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.79	2009^th	2247	10.6%
2024	15.42	1772^nd	2235	20.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Opportunity Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.21	1815^th	2098	13.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Opportunity Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.24	1625^th	2207	26.4%
2024	15.57	1714^th	2172	21.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Opportunity Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.94	509^th	721	29.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Opportunity Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.09	1773^rd	2125	16.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Opportunity Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	1	13	1	7	0	0	1	0	23
2019	1	33	1	30	0	0	6	0	71
2020	3	59	2	50	0	1	10	0	125
2021	10	50	3	62	1	1	7	0	134
2022	7	74	5	88	2	0	9	1	186
2023	9	59	6	78	2	3	9	0	166
2024	6	55	8	83	1	1	3	0	157

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Opportunity Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	23	1.0	23.0	78.3
2019	71	3.2	21.8	47.9
2020	125	n/a	n/a	28.8
2021	134	5.0	26.8	36.6
2022	186	7.9	23.3	38.2
2023	166	8.3	19.9	55.4
2024	157	8.2	19.0	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Opportunity Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	23	1.0	23.0	78.3
2019	71	3.2	21.8	47.9
2020	125	n/a	n/a	28.8
2021	134	5.0	26.8	36.6
2022	186	7.9	23.3	38.2
2023	166	8.3	19.9	55.4
2024	157	8.2	19.0	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Opportunity Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,042

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Opportunity Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	166	133.8%
African American	33	59	78.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	30	78	160%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	1	9	800%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.9%	55.4%	7.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Opportunity Academy	Public, Charter	10-12	313 West Winton Ave.	Hayward	94544	Alameda County	Alameda County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 670-7602	157	8	19.0	48.4%	6 (3.8%)	55 (35.0%)	83 (52.9%)	8 (5.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	12.2	1895^th of 2323 public high schools	18.4%		23.6	1601^st of 2348 public high schools	31.8%	294			5.4	5.4				10.5	10.5				0.0	0.0	$18,042
Brenkwitz High	Public	9-12	22100 Princeton St.	Hayward	94541	Alameda County	Hayward Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 723-3160	132	16	8.3	89.4%	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.1%)	109 (82.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	3 (2.3%)	8.3	2150^th of 2323 public high schools	7.4%		7.6	2228^th of 2348 public high schools	5.1%	78		4.6	0.0	2.6				0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0
Royal Sunset (Continuation)	Public	7-12	20450 Royal Ave.	Hayward	94541	Alameda County	San Lorenzo Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 317-4400	118	9	12.6	79.7%	7 (5.9%)	15 (12.7%)	78 (66.1%)	13 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	2 (1.7%)	7.3	2228^th of 2323 public high schools	4.1%		9.4	2099^th of 2348 public high schools	10.6%	129								8.3	8.3				0.0	0.0	$12,198
Eden Area Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	26316 Hesperian Blvd.	Hayward	94545	Alameda County	Eden Area Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(510) 293-2900	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hayward High	Public	9-12	1633 East Ave.	Hayward	94541	Alameda County	Hayward Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 723-3170	1,667	83	20.0	70.8%	74 (4.4%)	195 (11.7%)	1,127 (67.6%)	137 (8.2%)	8 (0.5%)	48 (2.9%)	74 (4.4%)	41	1104^th of 2323 public high schools	52.5%		52.2	821^st of 2348 public high schools	65.0%	283		24.1	9.1	23.6				45.2	45.2				16.0	16.0
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology	Public, Charter	6-12	2560 Darwin St.	Hayward	94545	Alameda County	Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 300-1560	760	31	24.4	59.7%	29 (3.8%)	29 (3.8%)	491 (64.6%)	133 (17.5%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.6%)	42 (5.5%)	53.3	791^st of 2323 public high schools	65.9%		55.2	757^th of 2348 public high schools	67.8%	34	26.5		48.4	36.3	38.6	37.6	40.2	78.4	46.4	28.4	20.8	23.1	19.3	23.2
Tennyson High	Public	9-12	27035 Whitman Rd.	Hayward	94544	Alameda County	Hayward Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 723-3190	1,558	88	17.6	84.6%	22 (1.4%)	79 (5.1%)	1,207 (77.5%)	172 (11.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.5%)	21 (1.3%)	19	1705^th of 2323 public high schools	26.6%		22.2	1640^th of 2348 public high schools	30.2%	65		12.3	10.3	12.1				25.2	25.2				6.6	6.6
Mt. Eden High	Public	9-12	2300 Panama St.	Hayward	94545	Alameda County	Hayward Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 723-3180	1,892	91	20.7	79.9%	53 (2.8%)	127 (6.7%)	1,147 (60.6%)	421 (22.3%)	4 (0.2%)	71 (3.8%)	69 (3.6%)	49.8	864^th of 2323 public high schools	62.8%		47.4	925^th of 2348 public high schools	60.6%	61		27.8		27.9				49.5	49.5				21.6	21.6
San Lorenzo High	Public	9-12	50 East Lewelling Blvd.	San Lorenzo	94580	Alameda County	San Lorenzo Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 317-3000	1,136	50	22.6	85.5%	44 (3.9%)	115 (10.1%)	800 (70.4%)	126 (11.1%)	4 (0.4%)	18 (1.6%)	27 (2.4%)	16.7	1767^th of 2323 public high schools	23.9%		25.8	1537^th of 2348 public high schools	34.5%	230		10.1		10.1				21.5	21.5				7.5	7.5	$6,707
East Bay Arts High	Public	9-12	50 East Lewelling Blvd.	San Lorenzo	94580	Alameda County	San Lorenzo Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 317-4471	133	9	14.6	87.2%	8 (6.0%)	22 (16.5%)	86 (64.7%)	9 (6.8%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	13.9	1847^th of 2323 public high schools	20.5%		34	1304^th of 2348 public high schools	44.5%	543		5.6		5.6				20.0	20.0				6.1	6.1	$7,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Opportunity Academy

Is Opportunity Academy a good school?

Opportunity Academy ranks in the bottom 18.4% of California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Opportunity Academy?

Students at Opportunity Academy are 53% Hispanic, 35% African American, 5% Asian, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Opportunity Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 157 students attended Opportunity Academy.

What district is Opportunity Academy in?

Alameda County Office of Education

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