Serving 252 students in grades 6-12, Southern Oregon Success Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Oregon Success Academy's student population of 252 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Oregon Success Academy 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 Southern Oregon Success Academy is 0.39, 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
#1145 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
77%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Oregon Success Academy's ranking?
Southern Oregon Success Academy is ranked #1145 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Oregon Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Oregon Success Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southern Oregon Success Academy?
252 students attend Southern Oregon Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Southern Oregon Success Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Oregon Success Academy?
Southern Oregon Success Academy has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern Oregon Success Academy offer ?
Southern Oregon Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Oregon Success Academy part of?
Southern Oregon Success Academy is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.
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