Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Innovations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovations Academy's student population of 185 students has grown by 208% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
Campus Size
25
School Motto
Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Innovations Academy is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovations Academy?
The graduation rate of Innovations Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Innovations Academy?
185 students attend Innovations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Innovations Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Academy?
Innovations Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Innovations Academy offer ?
Innovations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Innovations Academy part of?
Innovations Academy is part of North Wasco County SD 21 School District.
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