Blue Mountain Alternative High School serves 15 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
67%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
71%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Mountain Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 71%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain Alternative High School?
15 students attend Blue Mountain Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Blue Mountain Alternative High School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain Alternative High School?
Blue Mountain Alternative High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain Alternative High School offer ?
Blue Mountain Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Blue Mountain Alternative High School part of?
Blue Mountain Alternative High School is part of John Day School District 3.
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