Best Public Schools in Happy Valley, OR

The city of Happy Valley, Oregon is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the North Clackamas School District 12. The district is ranked 54 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Scouters Mountain Elementary consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in the state, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Happy Valley Middle School is also a high performer, with over 50% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Additionally, Clackamas Middle College, a public charter high school, ranks 47th out of 270 Oregon high schools and has an impressive 81.8% four-year graduation rate.

However, the data also reveals significant variation in school performance within the district. While some schools excel, others struggle to meet state averages. This disparity may be linked to factors such as funding, student demographics, and attendance rates. The district's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 34.9%, are a concern that could be impacting student learning and achievement across all schools.