Orion Alternative
PublicElementaryGrades K–5Alternative Education School
555 Avenue Del Ora, Redwood City, CA 94063 · (650) 482-2412 · Part of Redwood City Elementary School District
Redwood City’s School Grade A better than 85% of California school districts
Students
512
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Orion Alternative
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 20.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
Directions ↗555 Avenue Del Ora, Redwood City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten179
Grade 195
Grade 293
Grade 348
Grade 435
Grade 562
Enrollment over time
425’20
386’21
419’22
461’23
512’24
Up 20.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 29%Two or more races 24%White 23%Asian 22%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Orion Alternative from Redwood City families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.