Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sweet Home Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweet Home Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sweet Home Charter School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweet Home Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Home Charter School is 0.19, 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
#517 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Home Charter School's ranking?
Sweet Home Charter School is ranked #517 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sweet Home Charter School often compared to?
Sweet Home Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alliance Charter Academy, Inavale Community Partners Dba Muddy Creek Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sweet Home Charter School?
138 students attend Sweet Home Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sweet Home Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweet Home Charter School?
Sweet Home Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweet Home Charter School offer ?
Sweet Home Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sweet Home Charter School part of?
Sweet Home Charter School is part of Sweet Home SD 55 School District.
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