Serving 3 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Portola Opportunity ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portola Opportunity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Portola Opportunity's student population of 3 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Portola Opportunity is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
27%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Portola Opportunity?
3 students attend Portola Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Portola Opportunity students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola Opportunity?
Portola Opportunity has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Portola Opportunity offer ?
Portola Opportunity offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Portola Opportunity part of?
Portola Opportunity is part of Plumas County Office Of Education School District.
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