Serving 171 students in grades 8-12, Phoenix School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix School's student population of 171 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix School is 0.40, 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
#1161 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix School's ranking?
Phoenix School is ranked #1161 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Phoenix School?
171 students attend Phoenix School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Phoenix School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix School?
Phoenix School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix School offer ?
Phoenix School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix School part of?
Phoenix School is part of Douglas County SD 4 School District.
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