Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Destinations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Destinations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Destinations Academy's student population of 55 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Destinations Academy is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
70%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Destinations Academy?
The graduation rate of Destinations Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Destinations Academy?
55 students attend Destinations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Destinations Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Destinations Academy?
Destinations Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Destinations Academy offer ?
Destinations Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Destinations Academy part of?
Destinations Academy is part of Coos Bay SD 9 School District.
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