Summary:
The city of Clackamas, Oregon is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the North Clackamas School District 12. While the district is ranked 54 out of 140 in the state, there is significant variation in performance across the individual schools.
The Clackamas Web Academy, a public charter virtual school, stands out with impressive English Language Arts test scores, particularly in the upper grades. However, the school struggles with math performance. In contrast, Oregon Trail Elementary and Cascade Heights Public Charter School show stronger results in both ELA and math, with Cascade Heights excelling in 4th and 6th grade math. Chronic absenteeism remains a significant issue across the district, with all schools reporting rates over 34%.
Funding levels also vary widely, from around $12,000 to over $23,000 per student. While the higher-spending schools tend to perform better, there are opportunities to identify and replicate the successful practices of the stronger-performing schools to raise achievement district-wide. Overall, the Clackamas schools demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, with room for improvement to better serve the needs of all students.
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