Serving 1,017 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Willamette Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willamette Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Willamette Connections Academy's student population of 1,017 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Willamette Connections Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willamette Connections Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
70%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willamette Connections Academy's ranking?
Willamette Connections Academy is ranked #263 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Willamette Connections Academy often compared to?
Willamette Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Flex Online School, Summit Learning Charter, Oregon Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willamette Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Willamette Connections Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Willamette Connections Academy?
1,017 students attend Willamette Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Willamette Connections Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willamette Connections Academy?
Willamette Connections Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamette Connections Academy offer ?
Willamette Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willamette Connections Academy part of?
Willamette Connections Academy is part of Scio SD 95 School District.
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