Serving 871 students in grades 7-12, Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
871 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)50-54%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach?
The graduation rate of Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 88%.
How many students attend Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach?
871 students attend Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach?
Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach offer ?
Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach part of?
Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach is part of Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District.
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