Blue Mountain Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Blue Mountain Alternative High School served 15 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 71%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 81%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 15 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≤20% | 71% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≥50% | 81% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 67% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.56 |
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Graduation Rate (11-12) | <50% | 71% |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | John Day 3 School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Blue Mountain Alternative High School is Grant Union Junior/senior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Humbolt Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- John Day Grant Union Junior/senior High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 273 students10
0.7 miles
911 S Canyon Blvd
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799 0.7 7-12 273 - Canyon City Humbolt Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 312 students10
1.2 miles
329 N Humbolt St
Canyon City, OR 97820
(541) 575-0454 1.2 K-6 312 - Prairie City Prairie City School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 133 students10
12.4 miles
740 Overholt St
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3314 12.4 K-12 133 - Seneca Seneca Elementary School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 30 students10
19.6 miles
100 Park Ave
Seneca, OR 97873
(541) 542-2542 19.6 K-6 30 - Long Creek Long Creek School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 32 students10
21.8 miles
375 E Main
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 421-3896 21.8 PK-12 32
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