Serving 1,168 students in grades 7-12, Options For Youth-san Bernardino 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 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 19% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options For Youth-san Bernardino's student population of 1,168 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1987
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Options For Youth-san Bernardino 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 Options For Youth-san Bernardino is 0.41, 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
#8564 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
9%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
19%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options For Youth-san Bernardino's ranking?
Options For Youth-san Bernardino is ranked #8564 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options For Youth-san Bernardino?
The graduation rate of Options For Youth-san Bernardino is 19%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Options For Youth-san Bernardino?
1,168 students attend Options For Youth-san Bernardino.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Options For Youth-san Bernardino students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 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 Options For Youth-san Bernardino?
Options For Youth-san Bernardino has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Options For Youth-san Bernardino offer ?
Options For Youth-san Bernardino offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Options For Youth-san Bernardino part of?
Options For Youth-san Bernardino is part of Options For Youth-San Bernardino School District.
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