Cabarrus County Opportunity School
Cabarrus County Opportunity School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Cabarrus County Schools
Cabarrus County Opportunity School is located in Concord, NC and is one of 37 schools in Cabarrus County Schools School District. It is a alt. school that serves 18 students in grades 6-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Cabarrus County Opportunity School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cabarrus County Opportunity School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cabarrus County Opportunity School had 1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cabarrus County Opportunity School's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Cabarrus County Opportunity School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cabarrus County Opportunity School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cabarrus County Opportunity School had 1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cabarrus County Opportunity School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Concord High School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Harris Road Middle School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Concord Middle School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Covenant Classical School 2.9 miles | n/a | |
| J N Fries Middle School 3.1 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 18
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Cabarrus County Opportunity School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
50%
Black
39%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
11%
Cabarrus County Schools District Spending
$7,692Per Pupil
The Cabarrus County Schools spends $7,692 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 29% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cabarrus County Schools District
1:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Cabarrus County Opportunity School had 1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
About the EOC
What is it?
The End-of-Course (EOC) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 9 through 12 are assessed in Algebra I, English I, Biology, Civics and Economics, U.S.History, Algebra II, and Geometry.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level, on the tests. EOC scores are included on students' transcripts and they count toward at least 25% of a student's final grad
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