Summary:
The city of Phoenix, Oregon is home to a small school district with 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 charter), and 1 virtual school serving grades K-8. The district as a whole faces significant challenges, with Phoenix-Talent School District 4 ranked 108 out of 140 districts in Oregon and rated only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools, Phoenix High School is the largest with 676 students, but has a relatively low statewide ranking between 144-185 out of 270 Oregon high schools. However, its 81.8% graduation rate is on par with the state average. The smaller Armadillo Community Charter School has an even lower statewide ranking between 204-242 out of 268 Oregon high schools, but also maintains a similar 81.8% graduation rate. In contrast, the virtual Phoenix-Talent Rising Academy has some of the most impressive test scores in the district, with 27.3% of 7th graders proficient in ELA and 9.1% proficient in math, compared to the district-wide averages of 15.8% and 15.2% respectively.
Overall, the schools in this district face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 34.3% to 34.3% and a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Addressing these issues, as well as disparities in resource allocation and overall district leadership, will be crucial to improving outcomes for students in Phoenix, Oregon.
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