Serving 159 students in grades 7-12, Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano's student population of 159 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4066 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano's ranking?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is ranked #4066 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano?
The graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano?
159 students attend Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano offer ?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano part of?
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano is part of Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano School District.
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