Destinations Academy is a public alternative high school in Coos Bay, Oregon, United States, located at 1255 Hemlock.
Serving 46 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 31%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Destinations Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Coos Bay, OR school district, encompassing approximately 464.9 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 10.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge of the zone is located 27.8 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Destinations Academy's student population of 46 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Destinations Academy is 0.63, 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%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
55%
57%
Two or more races
16%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 31% 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 50-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Destinations Academy?
46 students attend Destinations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Destinations Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Destinations Academy?
Destinations Academy has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Destinations Academy part of?
Destinations Academy is part of Coos Bay SD 9 School District.
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