Merlo Station High School is a public high school located in Beaverton, Oregon, United States, which is part of the Beaverton School District. It is considered an "options" high school, meaning that it houses several different scholarly magnet programs that differ from "traditional" high schools.
Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Community School 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 <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Community School's student population of 149 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Community School often compared to?
Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Community High School by visitors of our site.
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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community School?
The graduation rate of Community School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Community School?
149 students attend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Community School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community School?
Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Community School offer ?
Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Community School part of?
Community School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
In what neighborhood is Community School located?
Community School is located in the Five Oaks neighborhood of Beaverton, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Oaks.
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