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Academy Of Arts And Academics vs. Academy For Character Education

Should you attend Academy Of Arts And Academics or Academy For Character Education? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Academy Of Arts And Academics
615 Main St
Springfield, OR 97477
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Academy For Character Education
195 N 6th Street, Bldg. C
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Academy Of Arts And Academics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Academy For Character Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Arts And Academics ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). 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 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Character Education 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
239 students
298 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy Of Arts And Academics over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For Character Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
33% | 67%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy Of Arts And Academics.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Character Education.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy Of Arts And Academics over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For Character Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy Of Arts And Academics with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield SD 19 School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy For Character Education with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#156 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Character Education, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in OR)(20-21 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Arts And Academics who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield SD 19 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Character Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in OR)
60-64%
(Top 20% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Arts And Academics who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield SD 19 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Character Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 1% in OR)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 20% in OR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Character Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 20% in OR)
≥80%
(Top 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academy Of Arts And Academics with the average graduation rate observed in the Springfield SD 19 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academy For Character Education with the average graduation rate observed in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Academy Of Arts And Academics by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy For Character Education by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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17
Grade 1 Students
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31
Grade 2 Students
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27
Grade 3 Students
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23
Grade 4 Students
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22
Grade 5 Students
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32
Grade 6 Students
-
31
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
24
Grade 9 Students
67
22
Grade 10 Students
70
15
Grade 11 Students
57
19
Grade 12 Students
45
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Academy Of Arts And Academics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Springfield SD 19 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Academy For Character Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy Of Arts And Academics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield SD 19 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy For Character Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy Of Arts And Academics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield SD 19 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy For Character Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy Of Arts And Academics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield SD 19 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy For Character Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy Of Arts And Academics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield SD 19 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy For Character Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy Of Arts And Academics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield SD 19 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy For Character Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy Of Arts And Academics, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield SD 19 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy For Character Education, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Lane SD 45j3 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy Of Arts And Academics, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield SD 19 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy Of Arts And Academics, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield SD 19 School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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