Academy for Character Education is a public charter school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, United States.
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Character Education ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Character Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Academy For Character Education's student population of 354 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Character Education ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Character Education is 0.29, 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
#125 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
43.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Character Education's ranking?
Academy For Character Education is ranked #125 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Academy For Character Education often compared to?
Academy For Character Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Arts And Academics by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Character Education?
The graduation rate of Academy For Character Education is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Academy For Character Education?
354 students attend Academy For Character Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Academy For Character Education students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Character Education?
Academy For Character Education has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Character Education offer ?
Academy For Character Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Character Education part of?
Academy For Character Education is part of South Lane SD 45j3 School District.
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