Serving 1,436 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fossil 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,436 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fossil Charter School's student population of 1,436 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 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
Fossil Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fossil Charter School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fossil Charter School's ranking?
Fossil Charter School is ranked #284 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Fossil Charter School often compared to?
Fossil Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwood Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fossil Charter School?
The graduation rate of Fossil Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 78%.
How many students attend Fossil Charter School?
1,436 students attend Fossil Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fossil Charter School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fossil Charter School?
Fossil Charter School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fossil Charter School offer ?
Fossil Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fossil Charter School part of?
Fossil Charter School is part of Fossil SD 21j School District.
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