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Orion Alternative

Orion Alternative is a public primary school in Redwood City, CA, serving grades K–5, rated A, with 512 students and a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 67% in English Language Arts, 62% in Math and 52% in Science.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
512
Students per teacher
21.8:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Alternative/Other

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts67%
Math62%
Science52%

Student body

Hispanic29%
Two or more races24%
White23%
Asian22%
Black2%
Pacific Islander1%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+8.2%
Prior-year enrollment
473

School details

Address
555 Avenue Del Ora, Redwood City, CA 94062
Phone
(650) 482-2412
Website
rcsd.k12.ca.us
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063213008182
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School district

Redwood City Elementary School District

District rating
B
Schools
12
Students
6,394
Spending per student
$19,375
Teachers (FTE)
303
Grades
K–08
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About Orion Alternative

How is Orion Alternative rated?

Orion Alternative holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Redwood City Elementary School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Orion Alternative perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Orion Alternative students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 67% in English Language Arts, 62% in Math and 52% in Science.

What grades does Orion Alternative serve?

Orion Alternative serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Orion Alternative?

512 students attend Orion Alternative, up from 473 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1.

Which school district is Orion Alternative in?

Orion Alternative is part of Redwood City Elementary School District, which reports 12 schools, 6,394 students and $19,375 of spending per student.