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Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

800 S Barranca Ave Ste 200, Covina, CA, 91723

About Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Opportunities for Learning -Capistrano is a public charter school in Covina, California, that offers specialized education for students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in its district and is one of the best schools for independent study. The school has about 1,600 students and about 25 teachers for every 1,600 students. This method of teaching focuses on blended learning, which combines independent work with small group instruction to help each student reach their goals. The demographics of the campus show that 54% of the students are minorities and 52% of the students are poor. According to academic standards, 16% of students are good at math and 56% are good at reading. By taking the SAT and ACT on campus, students can work toward their higher education goals. Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano is known for its flexible curriculum and its ability to help students become more independent. It also promises to make it easier for students to graduate and get ready for a career, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano Contact Information

Address

800 S Barranca Ave Ste 200, Covina, CA, 91723

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Phone

(949) 248-1282

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 56% in Reading.
8
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
159
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5124 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 44.03%
Asian 3.14%
Hispanic 35.22%
Black 3.14%
Two+ Races 12.58%
Native Am. 0%
White
44.03%
Asian
3.14%
Hispanic
35.22%
Black
3.14%
Two+ Races
12.58%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 159
53.46%
85 Female
44.65%
71 Male

Student Population

159 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

159 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Opportunities for Learning: Capistrano has added more academic and travel programs for the 2025–2026 school year so that students can learn more. Families can take free trips to Mexico and Washington, D.C. to learn about other cultures. The school is still working on its Dual Enrollment and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways. These give students college credit and job training at the same time.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work to gether and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q4. Does Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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