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 30:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ocean Beach Options Academy's student population of 60 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1982 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
90%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
90% of Ocean Beach Options Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Beach Options Academy?
Ocean Beach Options Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher 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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