Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Cascade Opportunity Center 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade Opportunity Center's student population of 83 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Cascade Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Opportunity Center is 0.41, 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
#635 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Opportunity Center's ranking?
Cascade Opportunity Center is ranked #635 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Cascade Opportunity Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cascade Opportunity Center?
83 students attend Cascade Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cascade Opportunity Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascade Opportunity Center?
Cascade Opportunity Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Opportunity Center offer ?
Cascade Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cascade Opportunity Center part of?
Cascade Opportunity Center is part of Cascade SD 5 School District.
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