The reported proficiency rate for Social studies is 0%.
Original Research by School Decision on Ramona Opportunity High
Ramona Opportunity High serves students in grades seven through twelve as a non-charter alternative school in Los Angeles. It operates as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, sitting in the 90063 zip code on South Alma Avenue.
The enrollment is very small, with a handful of students distributed across the high school grades nine through twelve; seventh and eighth grade have no current enrollment. Every enrolled student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The entire student body is Hispanic. Specific data on special education identification and English learner status were not available in the reporting records.
State testing data for this school could not be accessed for the current year. The most recent reported testing result on record is from a 2012-13 social studies assessment where a small cohort took the test. No current proficiency rates in math, English language arts, or science appear in public reporting, which is common for very small alternative schools where results may be suppressed to protect student privacy. Without current assessment results, a parent cannot directly see how students are performing academically on state measures. This is a gap worth asking the school about directly, so you understand what academic progress looks like for students who enroll.
Among schools assessed for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades within Los Angeles County districts, Ramona Opportunity High falls in the bottom quartile. This positioning reflects either low reported proficiency rates where data is available or, more likely given the school's size and mission, a result of missing data that pulls down the aggregate score. The school does not report a graduation rate, which is typical for very small alternative schools that may serve students over multiple years without a traditional four-year cohort structure. A parent should ask the school directly about graduation and completion pathways for the students it serves.
The school's alternative designation signals that it serves students whose needs differ from a traditional high school pathway. Alternative schools often work with students who have fallen behind, faced barriers to traditional schooling, have interrupted attendance, or benefit from a smaller setting and more individualized approach. Without detail on programs, course offerings, or staffing, the profile here is incomplete; a visit or conversation with the school would reveal what alternative pathway it offers, whether it emphasizes credit recovery, work-based learning, independent study, or other models, and how it supports the students it enrolls.
The housing market in the 90063 zip code reflects broader Los Angeles dynamics. Home values in the area have declined slightly year over year. Rents are below the estimated cost of a monthly mortgage payment for a home purchase, making rental more affordable than ownership for many households. The region's affordability ratio for renters shows rent consuming a substantial portion of household income. These housing economics shape the families who live near the school and their economic circumstances.
Los Angeles Unified recently adopted two district-wide changes that affect all schools. In February 2025, the district implemented a full-day cellphone ban for students, including lunch and breaks, with most high schools using lockable storage pouches. The district also passed Measure US, a major school facilities bond to repair aging buildings, which will raise property taxes on homes in the district for up to two decades. For families considering enrollment or relocation, the tax implication of the bond is a concrete long-term cost.
A parent should contact Ramona Opportunity High directly to understand its specific mission, how it serves its students, what academic and support services it offers, and how it measures student progress and completion. The available public data is thin, which is typical for very small alternative schools but leaves important questions about curriculum, staffing, and outcomes that the school itself can answer.
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