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Options for Youth-acton
High School · Options for Youth-acton District · Covina, CA
A charter high school in Covina, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 S. Barranca Ave. Ste. 200, Covina, CA 91723
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Options for Youth-acton score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Options for Youth-acton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covina), 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
$87,363
Median home value
$663,800
Median rent
$1,711/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,864 | Compare → |
| Citrus High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 10–12 | 0.9 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Jurupa Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,737 | 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.
Options for Youth-acton District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,650NCES 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.
Options for Youth-acton is listed in Options for Youth-Acton District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Options for Youth-acton
Options for Youth-acton is a public high school in Covina, CA, part of Options for Youth-acton District, serving approximately 2,182 students in grades 7th-12th with a 37.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,899 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Options for Youth-acton
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Options for Youth-acton
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 #8,899 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Options for Youth-acton's MySchoolScout rating?
Options for Youth-acton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 37.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.2%
- Phone
- (909) 429-0482
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91723)
- 18,200
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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