Top 10 Best Oregon Alternative Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 38 alternative public schools serving 5,339 students in Oregon.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Oregon are Early College High School, Arts And Technology High School and Clackamas Web Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oregon alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Oregon Alternative Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Arts And Technology High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29796 Sw Town Center Loop
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 673-7375
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Clackamas Web Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8740 SE Sunnybrook Blvd, Suite
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 659-4664
Grades: K-12
| 569 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Winter Lakes High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 W Central Ave
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 824-0115
Grades: 8-12
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 46% | Reading: 67%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Grades: K-12
| 341 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Winter Lakes Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1742 N Fir St
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Grades: K-7
| 109 students
Rank: #1010.
Family School
Alternative School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 Crest Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-3700
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #1111.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Cascade Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11463 W Stayton Rd Se
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Destinations Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1255 Hemlock Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1485
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Dillard Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
165 Dyke Rd
Dillard, OR 97432
(541) 679-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Urceo-upper Rogue Center For Educational Opportunities
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 E. Main St
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-6660
Grades: K-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1818.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1919.
Marshall High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1291 Ne 5th
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Central Medford High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Royal Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3669
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
641 E 1st St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2323.
Rose School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Se Roberts Ave
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-4032
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2424.
Creekside Community High School
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: #2525.
Eugene Education Options
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Monroe St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 790-6850
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #2626.
Community School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1841 Sw Merlo Dr
Beaverton, OR 97003
(503) 356-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2727.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Grades: 7-12
| 428 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Alliance High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 Ne Alberta Ct
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5747
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Kalapuya High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Terry St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 607-9853
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #3131.
Klamath Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2856 Eberlein Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4719
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #3232.
Reynolds Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20234 Ne Halsey Street
Fairview, OR 97024
(503) 667-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burns Alternative School
Alternative School
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gladiola High School
Alternative School
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Oregon?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Oregon include Early College High School, Arts And Technology High School and Clackamas Web Academy.
How many alternative public schools are located in Oregon?
38 alternative public schools are located in Oregon.
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon?
Oregon alternative public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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