Willamette Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)

Willamette Leadership Academy serves 188 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(11-12)
15-19%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willamette Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
45-49%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willamette Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
25%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
83%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Willamette Leadership Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Willamette Leadership Academy and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Willamette Leadership Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Willamette Leadership Academy and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
71%
This chart displays graduation rate of Willamette Leadership Academy and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willamette Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willamette Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willamette Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Willamette Leadership Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 71%.
How many students attend Willamette Leadership Academy?
188 students attend Willamette Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Willamette Leadership Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willamette Leadership Academy?
Willamette Leadership Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamette Leadership Academy offer ?
Willamette Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Willamette Leadership Academy part of?
Willamette Leadership Academy is part of Fern Ridge School District 28j.

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