The top reported proficiency rate is 9% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Options for Youth-acton
Options for Youth-Acton is a charter school serving grades seven through twelve in Fontana, a large, logistics-driven Inland Empire city. The school operates as an independent-study program within the Options for Youth-Acton District, a specialized charter entity authorized by Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District.
The school's recent state testing results reveal very low proficiency across subjects. In the most recent year for which data is available, overall proficiency in English language arts stood at a low level, with math proficiency substantially lower still, and science proficiency the lowest of the three. Grade-level data show that eighth grade recorded proficiency rates near zero in both math and science. These numbers place the school in the bottom quartile of districts across San Bernardino County on overall proficiency. A parent considering this school should understand that the academic performance on state-administered assessments is weak and ask the school directly about its approach to student progress monitoring, remediation, and academic support to understand how it addresses this gap.
The student population at Options for Youth-Acton is large for a single campus and economically challenged. The enrollment spans roughly from grade nine through twelve, with the bulk in ninth and tenth grades. A substantial share of students are from low-income families, and the vast majority are Hispanic. Demographic data on special education and English learner enrollment were not available in the public record. The high concentration of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch reflects Fontana's broader economic profile; the city is a working-class hub centered on logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution, with major employers including Kaiser Permanente, Amazon fulfillment centers, and California Steel Industries.
As an independent-study charter, the school's model differs from traditional classroom instruction. The school design assumes student agency and self-directed learning, often suited to students who struggle in conventional settings, work while in school, or face barriers to daily attendance. Parents should understand that this format requires strong student motivation and reliable family support for academic progress to occur. The school does not report discipline data, attendance rates, or chronic absenteeism rates in public records, so a parent would need to request that information directly.
Fontana itself is a sprawling, car-dependent suburban city with a growing population and active downtown revitalization efforts centered on the Forge District. Civic anchors include the Lewis Library and Technology Center, the Metrolink station serving the San Bernardino Line, and parks throughout the community. Housing values in the zip code are modest compared to state benchmarks, and rental rates reflect a lower-cost Inland Empire market. The economy is young, family-oriented, and heavily shaped by transportation and distribution infrastructure.
The school recently pursued charter renewal for the 2025–2030 term, a key milestone that determines whether the school continues to operate. For families, knowing the renewal status and the school's upcoming priorities matters to enrollment stability. The school has also adopted a 2024–2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan setting district goals and spending priorities; parents considering the school can review those commitments on the school's website. Given the weak testing performance, a parent should ask the school about specific academic interventions, graduation data if available, and post-secondary outcomes for recent cohorts, and understand clearly how independent study works in practice and what support the school provides to students who fall behind.
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