Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#26 out of 1196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
50%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
35%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College High School's ranking?
Early College High School is ranked #26 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Early College High School often compared to?
Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roberts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
204 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Early College High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College High School?
Early College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early College High School offer ?
Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College High School part of?
Early College High School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Early College High School located?
Early College High School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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