Serving 3,558 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oregon Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
3,558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)60%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
33%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% OR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oregon Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Oregon Connections Academy is 60%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 76%.
How many students attend Oregon Connections Academy?
3,558 students attend Oregon Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oregon Connections Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oregon Connections Academy?
Oregon Connections Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oregon Connections Academy offer ?
Oregon Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oregon Connections Academy part of?
Oregon Connections Academy is part of Scio School District 95.
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