Opportunity Youth Academy

www.sccoe.org/oya/pages/default.aspx

Charter School 283 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Opportunity Youth Academy (OYA), operated by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), is a specialized educational program designed specifically for students aged 16 to 24 who have disconnected from the traditional high school system. By offering a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment, the academy aims to help these "opportunity youth" overcome barriers to education—such as work obligations, parenthood, or previous academic struggles—and successfully earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum is structured to be both rigorous and accessible, utilizing a blended learning model that combines independent study with in-person instructional support. Located in San Jose, the academy emphasizes a holistic approach to student success by providing wrap-around services, including college and career counseling, to ensure that students are not only graduating but are also prepared for the workforce or higher education. Ultimately, OYA serves as a vital bridge, empowering young adults to reclaim their academic goals and transition toward long-term professional stability.

283

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

33.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Opportunity Youth Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	242
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
242 (86.1%)
White
19 (6.8%)
Black
11 (3.9%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Clara County Office of Education
Phone:	(844)692-4888
Website:	http://www.sccoe.org/oya/pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 33

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 117