The top reported proficiency rate is 4% in Social studies. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on San Benito County Opportunity
San Benito County Opportunity is an alternative middle school in Hollister serving grades seven through nine. It is a small school, with an enrollment in the low-double digits spread across those three grades, with the largest cohort in ninth grade.
The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial majority qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Beyond enrollment and lunch eligibility, data on special education enrollment and English learner status were not available.
State testing data for this school shows proficiency rates of zero percent in English language arts and mathematics on the most recent assessments. Science proficiency data similarly shows zero percent. These results position the school in the bottom quartile of proficiency across San Benito County's tested schools. The school did report results from an earlier state assessment in social studies, from over a decade ago, which showed a very low proficiency rate; that assessment is no longer in use. A parent may want to look into further with the school what these results reflect about student readiness, what academic supports and instruction the school provides, and what academic trajectory the school expects for its students.
This is an alternative school, which typically means it serves students who have struggled in traditional settings, face discipline barriers, are recovering credit, or otherwise need a different structure. Alternative schools vary widely in their mission, approach, and outcomes. The designation alone tells you this is not a comprehensive middle school. What you would want to understand from the school directly is what its specific alternative model is, what students it is designed to serve, what its academic and social supports look like, and whether it aligns with your child's needs.
Housing in the Hollister zip code where this school is located is moderately valued for California, and rents are stable. The area's economic data shows unemployment and mortgage rates within normal ranges.
Data on graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, school discipline, course offerings, staffing, and attendance were either not available or do not apply to this entity because it serves only middle grades and alternative schools may not report certain metrics in the same way traditional schools do. If you are considering this school, you would benefit from reaching out directly to learn about its curriculum, how it measures student progress beyond state testing, what happens to students after they complete ninth grade, and whether the school's model fits your child's circumstances and goals.
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