Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Cascade Opportunity Center ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher 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%).
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: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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
Cascade Opportunity Center ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
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
40-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
40%
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 #275 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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?
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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