Serving 2,494 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fossil Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,494 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Fossil Charter School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fossil, OR, encompassing approximately 625.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 15.9 miles and the furthest edge located 25.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fossil Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fossil Charter School's student population of 2,494 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
2,494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Fossil Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fossil Charter School is 0.17, which is less 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
#146 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
43.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fossil SD 21j School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fossil Charter School's ranking?
Fossil Charter School is ranked #146 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Fossil Charter School often compared to?
Fossil Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Learning Charter, Flex Online School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fossil Charter School?
The graduation rate of Fossil Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 78%.
How many students attend Fossil Charter School?
2,494 students attend Fossil Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fossil Charter School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fossil Charter School?
Fossil Charter School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fossil Charter School offer ?
Fossil Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Fossil Charter School part of?
Fossil Charter School is part of Fossil SD 21j School District.
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