Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Cascade Opportunity Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Cascade Opportunity Center's student population of 100 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cascade Opportunity Center is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Cascade Opportunity Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cascade Opportunity Center?
100 students attend Cascade Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cascade Opportunity Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Cascade Opportunity Center offer ?
Cascade Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Opportunity Center part of?
Cascade Opportunity Center is part of Cascade SD 5 School District.
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