Ocean Beach Options Academy

500 Washington Ave S
Long Beach, WA 98631
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Bottom 50%
Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ocean Beach Options Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ocean Beach Options Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Ocean Beach Options Academy's student population of 60 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Ocean Beach Options Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Beach Options Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1982 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
40%
≤20%
53%
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
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Black
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5%
White
88%
49%
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Hawaiian
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1%
Two or more races
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9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean Beach Options Academy's ranking?
Ocean Beach Options Academy is ranked #1982 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean Beach Options Academy?
The graduation rate of Ocean Beach Options Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ocean Beach Options Academy?
60 students attend Ocean Beach Options Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ocean Beach Options Academy students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Beach Options Academy?
Ocean Beach Options Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ocean Beach Options Academy offer ?
Ocean Beach Options Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Beach Options Academy part of?
Ocean Beach Options Academy is part of Ocean Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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