Serving 1,214 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Willamette Connections Academy 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 ≥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 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,214 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willamette Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Willamette Connections Academy's student population of 1,214 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Willamette Connections Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willamette Connections Academy is 0.45, 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
#130 out of 740 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willamette Connections Academy's ranking?
Willamette Connections Academy is ranked #130 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Willamette Connections Academy often compared to?
Willamette Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Learning Charter, Flex Online School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willamette Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Willamette Connections Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Willamette Connections Academy?
1,214 students attend Willamette Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Willamette Connections Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willamette Connections Academy?
Willamette Connections Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamette Connections Academy offer ?
Willamette Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willamette Connections Academy part of?
Willamette Connections Academy is part of Scio SD 95 School District.
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