Opportunity Youth Academy

About Opportunity Youth Academy

The Opportunity Youth Academy (OYA) is an innovative program that helps young people who are not in school or employed to gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life. The program focuses on developing the whole person, with a special emphasis on education, career development, and personal growth.
OYA provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to learn, grow, and develop the skills they need to be successful. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and community service projects, OYA provides a comprehensive approach to helping young people reach their full potential.
OYA also provides a range of services, such as job readiness training, career exploration, and mentorship. The program also offers a variety of recreational and leisure activities, such as sports, music, and art.
OYA is committed to helping young people reach their goals and become successful, productive members of society. By providing a safe and supportive learning environment, OYA helps young people develop the skills and knowledge they need to reach their potential.

Address:	1290 Ridder Park Dr. San Jose, CA 95131
Phone:	(844) 692-4888
Site:	–
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	310 students

Overview Opportunity Youth Academy

Opportunity Youth Academy serves 310 students in grades 9-12.
Opportunity Youth Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Opportunity Youth Academy

Opportunity Youth Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Opportunity Youth Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.