Early College High School is a high school in Salem, Oregon, United States that allows high school students to pursue college education early, similar to dual enrollment programs. When the students begin their junior year, they enter a phase when they are allowed to take part-time college classes.
Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1174 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-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 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple & Silver
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College High School's ranking?
Early College High School is ranked #8 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Early College High School often compared to?
Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roberts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
193 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Early College High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early College High School?
Early College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early College High School offer ?
Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early College High School part of?
Early College High School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Early College High School located?
Early College High School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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