Below Average
#8512 of 9,539 schools in CA
Opportunity Academy
High School · Alameda County Office of Education · Hayward, CA
An Alameda County Office of Education charter high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
313 West Winton Ave., Hayward, CA 94544
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Opportunity Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Opportunity Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hayward), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,358
Median home value
$801,900
Median rent
$2,339/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Brenkwitz HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Royal Sunset (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Stellar Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alameda County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $192,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Opportunity Academy is listed in Alameda County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opportunity Academy
Opportunity Academy is a public high school in Hayward, CA, part of Alameda County Office of Education, serving approximately 157 students in grades 10th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,512 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opportunity Academy
What grades does Opportunity Academy serve?
Opportunity Academy serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Opportunity Academy rank in CA?
Opportunity Academy ranks #8,512 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Opportunity Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Opportunity Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Opportunity Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opportunity Academy has 0% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Opportunity Academy a charter school?
Yes, Opportunity Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Opportunity Academy a Title I school?
No, Opportunity Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opportunity Academy?
48.4% of students at Opportunity Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.2%
- Phone
- (510) 670-7602
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94544)
- 76,739
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94544; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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