BUSD School of Opportunity

www.barstow.k12.ca.us

9 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The BUSD School of Opportunity, located in Barstow, California, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Barstow Unified School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible or specialized learning environment than a traditional high school setting, the school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction. By offering a smaller, more personalized campus experience, the program aims to help students overcome academic challenges and stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

Beyond academic remediation, the School of Opportunity emphasizes student success through a supportive culture that prioritizes personal growth and professional preparation. The staff works closely with students to create targeted learning paths that meet the unique needs of each individual. Through its affiliation with the Barstow Unified School District, the school maintains a commitment to providing equitable access to education and ensuring that all students—regardless of their starting point—have the resources necessary to transition successfully into adulthood, higher education, or the workforce.

Total Students

0.2

Full-Time Teachers

37.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUSD School of Opportunity
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	6
American Indian	1

Black
6 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (22.2 %)
American Indian
1 (11.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Barstow Unified
Phone:	(760)255-6028
Website:	http://www.barstow.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	37.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 4