Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alliance Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alliance Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alliance Charter Academy's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alliance Charter Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alliance Charter Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
81%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alliance Charter Academy's ranking?
Alliance Charter Academy is ranked #212 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alliance Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Alliance Charter Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alliance Charter Academy?
368 students attend Alliance Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alliance Charter Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance Charter Academy?
Alliance Charter Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alliance Charter Academy offer ?
Alliance Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alliance Charter Academy part of?
Alliance Charter Academy is part of Oregon City SD 62 School District.
In what neighborhood is Alliance Charter Academy located?
Alliance Charter Academy is located in the Park Place neighborhood of Oregon City, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Park Place.
School Reviews
5 6/6/2011
Alliance Charter Academy is a good learning environment. It is a homeschooler/charter school, but the school has great classes and teachers. ACA has quite a few music classes, there are also language, art, science, PE, writing, and tech classes. The parents are there and always involved. The school doesn’t have bully problems. The families and volunteers help clean all the rooms and halls.
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