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Charter high school · Options for Youth-Acton District · Covina, California

Options for Youth-Acton

Options for Youth-Acton rates 2.8, right at the middle of Options for Youth-Acton District's high schools, whose rated median is 2.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
2.8this school

2.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Options for Youth-Acton District median is 2.8.

#9,497 of 9,557 schools in California · Options for Youth-Acton District: 1 high schools rated, median 2.8

The brief

A charter high school in Covina, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 9,497 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 1 in Options for Youth-Acton District.

Options for Youth-Acton is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math4%30 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading25%26 points below the California average of 51%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 14% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).2025 CAASPP; 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.2
25% of the rating
Academics
3.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
2.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

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.
  • 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 91723; 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 multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Options for Youth-Acton and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$87,363
Median home value
$663,800
Median rent
$1,711/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
63
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
29
Some Transit
Bike Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,712/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Covina. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Covina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
4 sports
2 boys' · 2 girls' · 4 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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  9. Options for Youth-Actonthis school
    2.8
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and eight rate higher than Options for Youth-Acton.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Options for Youth-Acton

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free public charter high schools located in Northern and Southern California 1. The organization provides a flexible, personalized approach to education designed for students who are behind on credits, disconnected from traditional schooling, or seeking a non-traditional learning environment 1. OFY offers independent study options, allowing students to move at their own pace without school bells or noisy hallways 1. The curriculum includes A-G approved courses, SAT/ACT preparation, and college readiness support to assist with post-graduation planning 1. Additionally, the schools provide Career Technical Education (CTE) training, offering hands-on workforce experience and real-world certifications 1. Students receive support from a team of teachers, counselors, and mentors, including one-on-one assistance and small group studies 1. The organization's mission is to create educational choices that empower students to achieve their academic goals 1. Core values emphasized by OFY include mutual trust, respect, resilience, compassion, and integrity 1.
Sources (1)
  1. ofy.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Options for Youth-Acton serve?

Options for Youth-Acton serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Options for Youth-Acton?

Options for Youth-Acton has an enrollment of approximately 2,182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Options for Youth-Acton?

The student-teacher ratio at Options for Youth-Acton is 37.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Options for Youth-Acton rank in CA?

Options for Youth-Acton ranks #9,497 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Options for Youth-Acton's MySchoolScout rating?

Options for Youth-Acton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Options for Youth-Acton?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Options for Youth-Acton has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Options for Youth-Acton a charter school?

Yes, Options for Youth-Acton is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Options for Youth-Acton a Title I school?

No, Options for Youth-Acton is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Options for Youth-Acton?

83.6% of students at Options for Youth-Acton 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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
2,182
Student-teacher ratio
37.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Phone
(909) 429-0482
4-year graduation
26.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$19,650
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 91723)
18,200
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
38.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.