Serving 36 students in grades 9-12, Destinations Academy 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Destinations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Destinations Academy's student population of 36 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Destinations Academy is 0.31, 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
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Destinations Academy?
The graduation rate of Destinations Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Destinations Academy?
36 students attend Destinations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Destinations Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Destinations Academy?
Destinations Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Destinations Academy offer ?
Destinations Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Destinations Academy part of?
Destinations Academy is part of Coos Bay SD 9 School District.
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