North Clackamas School District 12

The North Clackamas School District 12 in Oregon serves a diverse community, encompassing 31 schools that include 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with several standout institutions like Scouters Mountain Elementary, Clackamas Middle College, and Spring Mountain Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the district and state.

The district's high schools have an average 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%, which is on par with the state average. However, the district faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Performance on standardized tests also varies widely, with some schools like Scouters Mountain Elementary and Clackamas Middle College excelling, while others, such as Milwaukie High School and Whitcomb Elementary, struggle with low proficiency rates.

The district's per-student spending ranges from $12,294 to $40,201, with the higher-spending schools generally performing better academically. Additionally, the presence of several public charter schools, like Clackamas Middle College and Milwaukie Academy of the Arts, suggests that school choice may be an important factor in the district, as these schools are outperforming many of the traditional public schools.