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 120 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Community School's student population of 120 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Green, Maroon
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community School is 0.64, 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)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
43%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Community School often compared to?
Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Community High School, Alliance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Community School?
120 students attend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Community School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community School?
Community School has a student ration of 7:1, 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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