Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Youth Opportunity Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Opportunity Center's student population of 39 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Youth Opportunity Center ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youth Opportunity Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
21%
13%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth Opportunity Center's ranking?
Youth Opportunity Center is ranked #487 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Youth Opportunity Center often compared to?
Youth Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Juvenile Justice Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Youth Opportunity Center is 20%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Youth Opportunity Center?
39 students attend Youth Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Youth Opportunity Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Opportunity Center?
Youth Opportunity Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Youth Opportunity Center offer ?
Youth Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Youth Opportunity Center part of?
Youth Opportunity Center is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.
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