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Albany Options School vs. Al Kennedy High School

Should you attend Albany Options School or Al Kennedy High School? 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
Albany Options School
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
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10
Bottom 50%
Al Kennedy High School
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Albany Options School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Al Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Albany Options School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Al Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
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).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
168 students
84 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albany Options School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Al Kennedy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
63% | 37%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albany Options School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Al Kennedy High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
(22-23 School Year Data)
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albany Options School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Al Kennedy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albany Options School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Lane School District 45j3 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1152 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albany Options School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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≤10%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
<50%
(Top 20% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany Options School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Al Kennedy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Lane School District 45j3 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany Options School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Lane School District 45j3 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Albany Options School with the average graduation rate observed in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Al Kennedy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Lane School District 45j3 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Albany Options School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Al Kennedy High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
4
Grade 10 Students
31
22
Grade 11 Students
51
26
Grade 12 Students
86
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Albany Options School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Lane School District 45j3 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albany Options School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Lane School District 45j3 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albany Options School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Lane School District 45j3 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 Albany Options School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Lane School District 45j3 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
75%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albany Options School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Lane School District 45j3 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Albany Options School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Al Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the South Lane School District 45j3 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albany Options School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Lane School District 45j3 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albany Options School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j 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 Al Kennedy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Lane School District 45j3 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
56%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albany Options School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Al Kennedy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Lane School District 45j3 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albany Options School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greater Albany Public School District 8j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Al Kennedy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Lane School District 45j3 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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