- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayward, CA
Opportunity Academy
Federal NCES profile for Opportunity Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069105114090Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opportunity Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Opportunity Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Academy ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Alameda County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069105114090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Opportunity Academy shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 069105114090 · Hayward, CA High · SMALL · CHARTER
175 enr · 21.9:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda County Community (73 students)
Opportunity Academy shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Opportunity Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Opportunity Academy
175 students
- Alameda County
Alameda County Community
73 students
- Alameda County 56
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/Court
56 students
What this shows Opportunity Academy reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opportunity Academy compares
Opportunity Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
96.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
African American 35.4%
White 4.6%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Opportunity Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Opportunity Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Community | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alameda County Juvenile Hall/Court | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opportunity Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Hayward
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt. Eden High
Standard public school
1,865 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hayward High
Standard public school
1,580 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tennyson High
Standard public school
1,511 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Standard public school
573 students 33.7:1 students per teacher
Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High
Alternative education program
140 students 20:1 students per teacher
Brenkwitz High
Alternative education program
76 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opportunity Academy
How many students attend Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has 175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Opportunity Academy?
55.4% of students at Opportunity Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opportunity Academy?
The largest demographic group at Opportunity Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Opportunity Academy rank among high schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Academy ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Hayward, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda County Office of Education?
Besides Opportunity Academy, Alameda County Office of Education also operates Alameda County Community (73 students) and Alameda County Juvenile Hall/Court (56 students). See the Alameda County Office of Education district page for the complete list.