Ashland School District 5

The Ashland School District 5 in Oregon is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 6th out of 139 districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, several schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Helman Elementary School and Bellview Elementary School both rank among the top 66 elementary schools in Oregon and have 5-star ratings, with strong test scores and relatively low student-teacher ratios. Ashland High School, while not the highest-ranked in the district, still performs well, previously ranking 12th out of 266 Oregon high schools and earning a 5-star rating, though its current 4-star rating and rank of 70th out of 258 high schools still place it among the top performers in the state.

The district's schools demonstrate a range of student demographics, with some schools, like Helman Elementary and Bellview Elementary, having a higher percentage of white students, while others, like Walker Elementary and TRAILS Outdoor School, have more diverse student populations. The district also offers a specialized learning environment at TRAILS Outdoor School, which focuses on outdoor education for grades K-8.