For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,056 students in Cottage Grove, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, OR are Academy For Character Education, Cottage Grove High School and Al Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottage Grove, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public high schools.
Cottage Grove, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cottage Grove High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cottage Grove, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Character Education
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 N 6th Street, Bldg. C
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Cottage Grove High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1375 S River Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Cottage Grove, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Mountain Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
76132 Blue Mtn School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-7764
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-7764
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
79980 Delight Valley
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-5568
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-5568
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
32112 Latham Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0147
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0147
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 623-0159
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 623-0159
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, OR include Academy For Character Education, Cottage Grove High School and Al Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cottage Grove?
3 public high schools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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