SAN BENITO COUNTY OPPORTUNITY

San Benito County Opportunity is a Title I public middle school that is part of the San Benito County Office of Education school district, located in Hollister, CA with about 19 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The San Benito County Opportunity School, located at 191 Alvarado St. in Hollister, California, operates under the umbrella of the San Benito County Office of Education (SBCOE). It is designed as an alternative educational setting intended to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional approach to learning. By providing smaller class sizes and focused academic support, the school aims to help students who are at risk of falling behind or who require a different environment to successfully meet their educational goals and graduation requirements.

The program emphasizes a supportive and structured atmosphere that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. As part of the broader SBCOE network, the school works closely with local districts to provide resources that bridge the gap for students who struggle in a conventional comprehensive high school setting. Through its curriculum and dedicated staff, the Opportunity School strives to re-engage students in their education, foster personal responsibility, and provide a pathway toward completing their secondary education and transitioning into career or higher education opportunities.

For more information, contact San Benito County Opportunity at (831) 637-9269 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023-3841
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SAN BENITO COUNTY OPPORTUNITY is a public Title I school in Hollister, CA with about 19 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
19
Teachers:
1.84
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 19 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SAN BENITO COUNTY OPPORTUNITY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.7%
White
5.3%

Female
10.5%
Male
89.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.