Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Innovations 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 42%). 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 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (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
Innovations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovations Academy's student population of 202 students has grown by 236% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Innovations Academy is 0.53, 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)
(16-17)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
19%
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 42% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovations Academy?
The graduation rate of Innovations Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Innovations Academy?
202 students attend Innovations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Innovations Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Academy?
Innovations Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Innovations Academy offer ?
Innovations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovations Academy part of?
Innovations Academy is part of North Wasco County SD 21 School District.
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