Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Santiam Options Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 <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 higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Santiam Options Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
North Santiam Options Academy's student population of 106 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Santiam Options Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Santiam Options Academy is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Santiam Options Academy's ranking?
North Santiam Options Academy is ranked #246 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
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 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Santiam Options Academy?
The graduation rate of North Santiam Options Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Santiam Options Academy?
106 students attend North Santiam Options Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North Santiam Options Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Santiam Options Academy?
North Santiam Options Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Santiam Options Academy offer ?
North Santiam Options Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Santiam Options Academy part of?
North Santiam Options Academy is part of North Santiam SD 29j School District.
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