Serving 125 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc's student population of 125 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7660 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
White
20%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc's ranking?
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is ranked #7660 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
The graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
125 students attend Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc offer ?
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc part of?
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is part of Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc School District.
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