Serving 480 students in grades 7-12, Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 42% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park's student population of 480 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7029 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
42%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park's ranking?
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park is ranked #7029 out of 9,602 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park?
The graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park is 42%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park?
480 students attend Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park?
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park offer ?
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park part of?
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park is part of Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park School District.
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