Best Public Schools in Scappoose, OR


Summary:

The city of Scappoose, Oregon is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals that Scappoose High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 24th out of 268 Oregon high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otto Petersen Elementary School also demonstrates consistent academic excellence, with students exceeding the district and state averages in ELA and Math proficiency across grades 4-6. In contrast, Scappoose High School has shown fluctuating performance, ranking 178th in the state in 2024-2025 after its strong showing the previous year.

The data also reveals district-wide challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% across all schools, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, there are notable funding disparities, with Scappoose Online Academy spending only $6,630 per student, compared to $21,599 per student at Scappoose High School. Overall, the Scappoose School District 1J appears to have a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with room for improvement in addressing district-wide challenges.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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