Community School

1841 Sw Merlo Dr
Beaverton, OR 97003
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Bottom 50%
Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, Community 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Community School's student population of 87 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Community School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
≤10%
40%
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(18-19)
30-39%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
47%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
44%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Community School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Community School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Community School often compared to?
Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Community High School, Alliance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community School?
The graduation rate of Community School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Community School?
87 students attend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Community School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 6% 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 Community School?
Community School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Community School offer ?
Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community School part of?
Community School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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