Armadillo Community Charter School, formerly known as Armadillo Technical Institute, is a small public charter school in Phoenix, Oregon, United States. It enrolled 110 students in grades 9–12 and provides a GED preparation program as of 2020. The current director is Rachel Garner.
Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Armadillo Community Charter School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Armadillo Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Armadillo Community Charter School's student population of 74 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Armadillo Community Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Armadillo Community Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
64%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Armadillo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armadillo Community Charter School's ranking?
Armadillo Community Charter School is ranked #450 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Armadillo Community Charter School often compared to?
Armadillo Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Innovation Academy, Crater Lake Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Armadillo Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Armadillo Community Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Armadillo Community Charter School?
74 students attend Armadillo Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Armadillo Community Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armadillo Community Charter School?
Armadillo Community Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Armadillo Community Charter School offer ?
Armadillo Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Armadillo Community Charter School part of?
Armadillo Community Charter School is part of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/14/2014
I am a retired teacher from Rogue River Middle school and am looking for a better fit for my own 12 year old grand daughter (6th grader at Lone Pine Elementary). I like the 18-1 ratio of teacher to pupil plus actually having students experience of real world away from the school subjects. Loved the article on Sanctuary one where your students visit every Friday. This is what John Dewey really meant by education, not just confined to being in a box being filled up like an empty barrels. You will see me Thursday at 3:30 P.M. for a visit. Thanks Josh for the good information. Jim Hawes
5 9/11/2010
ATI programs challenge all their students whether its academics or extracurricular to exceed their full potential. Im sure my son will graduate with honors from Armadillo Technical Institute
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