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Oregon Charter Academy vs. Willamette Connections Academy

Should you attend Oregon Charter Academy or Willamette Connections Academy? 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
Oregon Charter Academy
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Willamette Connections Academy
38776 Nw Cherry St
Scio, OR 97374
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Willamette Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,111 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oregon Charter Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,017 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Willamette Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
2,111 students
1,017 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oregon Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willamette Connections Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oregon Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willamette Connections Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oregon Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willamette Connections Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scio School District 95 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#299 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
#305 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oregon Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willamette Connections Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in OR)
35%
(Top 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oregon Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scio School District 95 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oregon Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scio School District 95 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Oregon Charter Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Scio School District 95 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 Oregon Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willamette Connections Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
48
30
Grade 1 Students
69
52
Grade 2 Students
96
41
Grade 3 Students
85
54
Grade 4 Students
113
41
Grade 5 Students
108
59
Grade 6 Students
144
69
Grade 7 Students
184
94
Grade 8 Students
222
112
Grade 9 Students
203
97
Grade 10 Students
252
114
Grade 11 Students
261
122
Grade 12 Students
326
132

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oregon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scio School District 95 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oregon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scio School District 95 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oregon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scio School District 95 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oregon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scio School District 95 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oregon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scio School District 95 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Oregon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oregon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scio School District 95 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oregon Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santiam Canyon School District 129j 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 Willamette Connections Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scio School District 95 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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