Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Santiam Options Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Santiam Options Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
North Santiam Options Academy's student population of 102 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Santiam Options Academy 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
71%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Santiam Options Academy?
The graduation rate of North Santiam Options Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Santiam Options Academy?
102 students attend North Santiam Options Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North Santiam Options Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Santiam Options Academy?
North Santiam Options Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Santiam Options Academy offer ?
North Santiam Options Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is North Santiam Options Academy part of?
North Santiam Options Academy is part of North Santiam SD 29j School District.
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