Summary:
The Phoenix-Talent School District 4 in Oregon is home to two high schools: Phoenix High School and Armadillo Community Charter School. While Phoenix High School is the larger of the two with 676 students, both schools face challenges, including low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates below the state average.
Armadillo Community Charter School stands out with significantly lower academic performance compared to Phoenix High School and the district/state averages. In 2024-2025, only 27.3% of Armadillo students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 40.8% at Phoenix High and 44.4% statewide. Additionally, Armadillo spends less per student ($7,572) than Phoenix High ($19,931), despite having similar graduation and absenteeism rates.
Overall, the high schools in the Phoenix-Talent School District 4 appear to be underperforming, with low test scores, graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism across both schools. The district as a whole is ranked 108 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes in this area.
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